Genotyping for this GP Ia variants was performed as previously described by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) using the MassARRAY® Compact system (Sequenom, CA, USA) (18 (link)). Study personnel assessing outcome was blinded to the case status of the study participants during the entire genotyping process.
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