Thromb Haemost 2000; 84(02): 356
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1614023
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The Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A Mutations in Kirghiz Population

Aytemiz Gurgey
1   From the Department of Pediatric Hematology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
,
Duyshe K. Kudayarov
2   Director of Institute of Obstetrics and Pediatrics, Bishkek, Kirghiz Republic
,
Murat Tuncer
1   From the Department of Pediatric Hematology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
,
Hulya Parlak
1   From the Department of Pediatric Hematology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
,
Cigdem Altay
1   From the Department of Pediatric Hematology, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
› Author Affiliations
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Publication History

Received 26 January 2000

Accepted after revision 22 March 2000

Publication Date:
14 December 2017 (online)

 

 
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