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807C/T polymorphism in platelet glycoprotein Ia gene is not associated with retinal vein occlusion

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  1. Hematology Service, Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Telma Gadelha, Marilda Forster & Nelson Spector

  2. Ophthalmology Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Ana Luiza Biancardi

  3. Rua Eurico Cruz 64/104, Rio de Janeiro, CEP 22461-200, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Telma Gadelha

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Gadelha, T., Biancardi, A.L., Forster, M. et al. 807C/T polymorphism in platelet glycoprotein Ia gene is not associated with retinal vein occlusion. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 245, 1739–1740 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-007-0617-2

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