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Thromb Haemost 2006; 95(05): 909-910
DOI: 10.1160/TH06-01-0060
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Polymorphisms of the protein Z-dependent protease inhibitor (ZPI) gene and the risk of venous thromboembolism

Cristina Razzari
1   A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
,
Ida Martinelli
1   A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
,
Paolo Bucciarelli
1   A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
,
Ylenia Viscardi
1   A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
,
Eugenia Biguzzi
1   A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialities, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Received 30 January 2006

Accepted after revision 05 March 2006

Publication Date:
01 December 2017 (online)

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