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A phenotype-genotype correlation of ADAMTS13 mutations in congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura patients treated in the United Kingdom.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Sept 2012
Camilleri R S, Scully M, Thomas M, Mackie I J, Liesner R, Chen W J, Manns K, Machin S J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: ADAMTS13 mutations play a role in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) pathogenesis. OBJECTIVES: To establish a phenotype-genotype correlation in a cohort of congenital TTP patients. PATIENTS/METHODS: Clinical history and ADAMTS13 activity, antigen and anti-ADAMTS13 antibody assays were used to diagnose congenital TTP, and DNA sequencing and in vitro expression were performed to identify the...
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