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Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(02): 357-358
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614024
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Heterogeneity of Activated Protein C Resistance Phenotype in Subjects with Compound Heterozygosity for HR2 Haplotype and FV Leiden Mutation (R506Q) in Factor V Gene

Giancarlo Castaman
1   From the Department of Hematology and Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
,
Marco Ruggeri
1   From the Department of Hematology and Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
,
Alberto Tosetto
1   From the Department of Hematology and Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
,
Francesco Rodeghiero
1   From the Department of Hematology and Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, San Bortolo Hospital, Vicenza, Italy
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Received 22 February 2000

Accepted 04 April 2000

Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

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