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Thromb Haemost 2010; 104(06): 1274-1276
DOI: 10.1160/TH10-04-0252
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Substitution (γ335Trp→Arg) in fibrinogen Fremantle causes diminished γ chain expression and increased sialic acid content

Stephen O. Brennan
1   Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Pathology Department, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Ryan L. Davis
1   Molecular Pathology Laboratory, Pathology Department, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Received: 26 April 2010

Accepted after minor revision: 12 August 2010

Publication Date:
24 November 2017 (online)

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