Structure and Function of von Willebrand Factor
- 1 January 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
- Vol. 82 (08), 576-584
- https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0037-1615883
Abstract
The reader will find here a concise summary of established notions on the structure and function of von Willebrand factor (vWF), followed by a brief discussion of selected recent advances that illustrate how this molecule supports platelet function in hemostasis and thrombosis. A comprehensive review of the topic is beyond the scope of this chapter and may be found elsewhere.1-3Keywords
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