Thromb Haemost 2006; 96(01): 95-97
DOI: 10.1160/TH05-10-0706
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Accurate characterization of the IVS7 repeat polymorphism of FVII gene and identification of three novel allelic forms

Muriel Giansily-Blaizot
1   University Hospital Saint Eloi, Laboratory of Haematology, Montpellier, France
,
Laurie Flory-Pigagniol
1   University Hospital Saint Eloi, Laboratory of Haematology, Montpellier, France
,
Remi Favier
2   AP_HP Hospital Armand Trousseau, Laboratory of Haematology, Paris, France
,
Roula A. Farah
3   Rizk Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Beirut, Lebanon
,
Isabelle Martin-Toutain
4   AP_HP Pitie Salpetriere, Laboratory of Haematology, Paris, France
,
Elisabeth Verdy
5   Hospital Tenon, Department of Haematology, Paris, France
,
Jean-Francois Schved
1   University Hospital Saint Eloi, Laboratory of Haematology, Montpellier, France
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Publication History

Received 31 October 2005

Accepted after revision 27 May 2006

Publication Date:
29 November 2017 (online)

 

 
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