Thromb Haemost 2000; 83(06): 965
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613952
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High Frequency of Factor V Leiden Mutation in Parsis – a Highly Endogamous Population in India

Aruna Pawar
1   From the Institute of Immunohematology (ICMR), 13th Floor, New Multistoreyed Building, KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
,
Kanjaksha Ghosh
1   From the Institute of Immunohematology (ICMR), 13th Floor, New Multistoreyed Building, KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
,
Shrimati Shetty
1   From the Institute of Immunohematology (ICMR), 13th Floor, New Multistoreyed Building, KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
,
Roshan Colah
1   From the Institute of Immunohematology (ICMR), 13th Floor, New Multistoreyed Building, KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
,
Dipika Mohanty
1   From the Institute of Immunohematology (ICMR), 13th Floor, New Multistoreyed Building, KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
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Received 03. Januar 2000

Accepted 04. Januar 2000

Publikationsdatum:
14. Dezember 2017 (online)

 

 
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