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A common origin of the 4143insA ADAMTS13 mutation.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Jul 2006
Schneppenheim Reinhard, Kremer Hovinga Johanna A, Becker Tim, Budde Ulrich, Karpman Diana, Brockhaus Wolfgang, Hrachovinová Ingrid, Korczowski Bartosz, Oyen Florian, Rittich Simon, von Rosen Johannes, Tjønnfjord Geir E, Pimanda John E, Wienker Thomas F, Lämmle Bernhard
Abstract excerpt
Severely deficient activity of the von Willebrand Factor (VWF) cleaving metalloprotease, ADAMTS13, is associated with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). The mutation spectrum ofADAMTS13 is rather heterogeneous, and numerous mutations spread across the gene have been described in association with congenital TTP. The 4143insA mutation is unusual with respect to its geographic concentration. Following the...
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