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Thromb Haemost 1998; 80(01): 200-201
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1615164
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ACE and MTHFR Gene Polymorphisms: Genetic Coronary Risk Factors Relating to Different Aspects of Pathophysiology

Hiroyuki Morita
1   Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
,
Hiroki Kurihara
1   Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
,
Jun-ichi Taguchi
1   Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
,
Minoru Ohno
1   Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
,
Yoshio Yazaki
1   Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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Received 26 January 1998

Accepted after revision 03 March 1998

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08 December 2017 (online)

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