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Thromb Haemost 1977; 38(02): 0593-0594
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1651872
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Possible Role of HLA-B8 Antigen as a Genetic Marker of Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia in a Patient with Myasthenia Gravis

G Remuzzi
1   Nephrology and Dialysis Division, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo, Italy
,
R Misiani
1   Nephrology and Dialysis Division, Ospedali Riuniti, Bergamo, Italy
,
M Livio
2   Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Via Eritrea 62, Milan, Italy.
,
A dall’Olio
2   Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Via Eritrea 62, Milan, Italy.
,
M. B Donati
2   Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Via Eritrea 62, Milan, Italy.
,
G de Gaetano
2   Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Via Eritrea 62, Milan, Italy.
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