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[Thrombotic-thrombocytopenic purpura].
Der Internist - 1 Sept 2010
Hellmann M, Hallek M, Scharrer I
Abstract excerpt
Thrombotic-thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a microangiopathic disorder characterized by multiple von Willebrand-Factor (vWF) rich microthrombi affecting the arterioles and capillary vessels of several organs. Ultra large von Willebrand multimers cause the blood clotting process by linking to platelets due to a lack of a plasma metalloprotease named ADAMTS13. Deficiency of this vWF-cleaving enzyme is caused by...
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