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Thromb Haemost 2000; 83(03): 519
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613854
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The Contribution of Factor VII Gene Polymorphisms to Longevity in Scottish Nonagenarians

D. J. Meiklejohn
1   From the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Medical School, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
,
Z. Riches
2   Department of Medical Genetics, Medical School, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
,
N. Youngson
2   Department of Medical Genetics, Medical School, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
,
M. A. Vickers
1   From the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Medical School, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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Received 21 October 1999

Accepted 25 October 1999

Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

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