Thromb Haemost 1997; 78(01): 351-356
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1657551
Molecular basis of inherited thrombophilia: from genedefects to disease
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Protein S Deficiency

Delphine Borgel
Unité INSERM 428, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Paris, France
,
Sophie Gandrille
Unité INSERM 428, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Paris, France
,
Martine Aiach
Unité INSERM 428, UFR des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques, Paris, France
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Publication Date:
12 July 2018 (online)

 
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