Thromb Haemost 2002; 87(02): 347-349
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613001
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Endothelial Nitric Oxide Gene Polymorphism (Glu298Asp) Is not Associated with Coronary Artery Disease in Turkish Population

O. Aras
1   MMC 480 Mayo Building, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
,
N. Q. Hanson
1   MMC 480 Mayo Building, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
,
S. M. Bakanay
1   MMC 480 Mayo Building, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
,
M. Y. Tsai
1   MMC 480 Mayo Building, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
,
S. Gulec
1   MMC 480 Mayo Building, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
› Author Affiliations
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Publication History

Received 17 September 2001

Accepted 26 September 2001

Publication Date:
13 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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