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Thromb Haemost 2003; 90(01): 3-6
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1613592
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The stromelysin-1 (MMP-3) gene and risk of coronary artery disease: a candidate gene that has won the election?

Steve E. Humphries
1   Centre for Cardiovascular Genetics, BHF Laboratories, UCL, London, UK
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Received 08 April 2003

Accepted 08 April 2003

Publication Date:
07 December 2017 (online)

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