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Normal ranges and genetic variants of antithrombin, protein C and protein S in the general Chinese population. Results of the Chinese Hemostasis Investigation on Natural Anticoagulants Study I Group.
Haematologica - 1 Jul 2011
Zhu Tienan, Ding Qiulan, Bai Xia, Wang Xiaoyan, Kaguelidou Florentia, Alberti Corinne, Wei Xuqian, Hua Baolai, Yang Renchi, Wang Xuefeng, Wang Zhaoyue, Ruan Changgeng, Schlegel Nicole, Zhao Yongqiang
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BACKGROUND: Inherited deficiency of antithrombin, protein C and protein S, three important, naturally occurring coagulation inhibitors, might play a major role in the occurrence of venous thromboembolism in Chinese. The establishment of age- and gender-related normal ranges of these inhibitors is crucial for an accurate diagnosis of these deficiencies. DESIGN AND METHODS: We designed a prospective cross-sectional...
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