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Pseudohomozygosity for activated protein C resistance is a risk factor for venous thrombosis.
British journal of haematology - 1 Jul 1999
Castaman G, Tosetto A, Ruggeri M, Rodeghiero F
Abstract excerpt
Pseudohomozygosity for activated protein C resistance (APC-r) is a rare condition due to the association of heterozygous FV Leiden mutation and partial type I FV deficiency. To assess the risk of venous thromboembolism in these subjects, seven families including 11 pseudohomozygotes and 45 relatives were examined. Among the relatives, 16 were heterozygous FV Leiden carriers, nine showed partial FV deficiency and...
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