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The anti-von Willebrand factor aptamer ARC1779 increases von Willebrand factor levels and platelet counts in patients with type 2B von Willebrand disease.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Aug 2012
Jilma-Stohlawetz Petra, Knöbl Paul, Gilbert James C, Jilma Bernd
Abstract excerpt
Blockade of hyperactive von Willebrand factor (VWF) by ARC1779 blunted the platelet drop induced by desmopressin in patients with type 2B von Willebrand disease (VWD). Thus, we hypothesised that ARC1779 may increase VWF levels and correct thrombocytopenia. Three thrombocytopenic patients sufferin...
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