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Thromb Haemost 2001; 85(05): 943-944
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1615777
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A Novel Point Mutation in the 3’ Region of the Prothrombin Gene at Position 20221 in a Lebanese/Syrian Family

Mark Wylenzek  
1   Institut für Klinische Chemie, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Germany
,
Christof Geisen  
1   Institut für Klinische Chemie, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Germany
,
Ludwig Stapenhorst
2   Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemeine Kinderheilkunde, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Germany
,
Klaus Wielckens
1   Institut für Klinische Chemie, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Germany
,
Karl R. Klingler
1   Institut für Klinische Chemie, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Germany
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Received 28 December 2001

Accepted after resubmission 08 January 2001

Publication Date:
11 December 2017 (online)

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M. W. and C. G. both contributed equally to this letter


 

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