Thromb Haemost 2000; 83(01): 178-179
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613780
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Genotype Distribution of the 46C/T Polymorphism of Coagulation Factor XII in the Japanese Population: Absence of Its Association with Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease

Shuji Oguchi
1   From the Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Daisuke Ito
2   Neurology, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Mitsuru Murata
1   From the Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
3   Hematology, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Tadashi Yoshida
4   Health Center, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Norio Tanahashi
2   Neurology, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Yasuo Fukuuchi
2   Neurology, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Yasuo Ikeda
3   Hematology, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
,
Kiyoaki Watanabe
1   From the Departments of Laboratory Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, Japan
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Publication History

Received 08 September 1999

Accepted 28 September 1999

Publication Date:
27 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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