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Thromb Haemost 1998; 80(04): 705-706
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1615448
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A Polymorphism nt 1628G→A (R485K) in Exon 10 of the Coagulation Factor V Gene May Be a Risk Factor for Thrombosis in the Indigenous Thai Population

Motofumi Hiyoshi
1   From the Department of Laboratory Medicine
,
Pasra Arnutti
1   Departments of Pediatrics, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Wichai Prayoonwiwat
2   Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Oytip Nathalang
3   Pathology, Pramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Chamaiporn Suwanasophon
3   Pathology, Pramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Rachapat Kokaseam
2   Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand
,
Shigemi Hashimoto
1   From the Department of Laboratory Medicine
,
Takayuki Takubo
1   From the Department of Laboratory Medicine
,
Shinichi Tagawa
1   From the Department of Laboratory Medicine
,
Mitsuru Fukui
4   Laboratory of Statistics, Osaka City University Medical School, Osaka, Japan
,
Noriyuki Tatsumi
1   From the Department of Laboratory Medicine
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Received 15 April 1998

Accepted after revision 18 June 1998

Publication Date:
08 December 2017 (online)

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