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Thromb Haemost 2005; 93(03): 401-402
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1616567
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Genetic variation in the fibrinogen gene cluster

Moniek P. M. de Maat
1   Department of Hematology, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Received 27 January 2005

Accepted after revision 28 January 2005

Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

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