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Thromb Haemost 1999; 82(03): 1202-1203
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614357
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Interaction between Insulin Resistance and Factor XIII Val34Leu in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Hans P. Kohler
2   From the Unit of Molecular Vascular Medicine, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, and University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK
,
Michael W. Mansfield
2   From the Unit of Molecular Vascular Medicine, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, and University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK
,
Penny S. Clark
1   Clinical Biochemistry Department, University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK
,
Peter J. Grant
2   From the Unit of Molecular Vascular Medicine, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, and University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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Received 26 April 1999

Accepted after revision 20 May 1999

Publication Date:
09 December 2017 (online)

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