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Thromb Haemost 1995; 74(01): 139-148
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1642667
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Schattauer GmbH Stuttgart

New Molecular Insights into the Genetics of Thrombophilia. Resistance to Activated Protein C Caused by Arg506 to Gin Mutation in Factor V as a Pathogenic Risk Factor for Venous Thrombosis

Björn Dahlbäck
Department of Clinical Chemistry and Coagulation Research, University of Lund, Sweden
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