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Thromb Haemost 2002; 88(01): 3-4
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613144
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Is Alu-mediated Recombination an Important Cause of Hemophilia?

Steve S. Sommer
1   Department of Molecular Genetics, City of Hope / Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA, USA
,
William A. Scaringe
1   Department of Molecular Genetics, City of Hope / Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA, USA
,
Kathleen A. Hill
1   Department of Molecular Genetics, City of Hope / Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA, USA
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