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Novel mutations in Thai patients with glanzmann thrombasthenia.
European journal of haematology - 1 Dec 2017
Ittiwut Rungnapa, Suchartlikitwong Pintip, Kittikalayawong Yaowaree, Ittiwut Chupong, Prasopsanti Karan, Sosothikul Darintr, Shotelersuk Vorasuk, Suphapeetiporn Kanya
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) is an autosomal recessive platelet disorder, caused by defects of the platelet integrin αIIbβ3 (GPIIb/IIIa) resulting from pathogenic mutations in either ITGA2B or ITGB3. It is characterized by spontaneous mucocutaneous bleeding. The molecular features of GT in Thailand have not been identified. This study aimed to determine the clinical and molecular features of...
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