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Reduced ADAMTS13 activity is associated with an ADAMTS13 SNP, fever and microparticles in a malaria-like model.
Malaria journal - 3 Jan 2014
Kraisin Sirima, Palasuwan Attakorn, Popruk Supaluk, Nantakomol Duangdao
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Severe falciparum malaria (SM) remains a major cause of death in tropical countries. The reduced activity of ADAMTS13, increasing levels of ultra-large von Willebrand factor (ULVWF) in SM patients, are assumed as factors that intensify disease severity. However, the reason why ADAMTS13 activity is reduced in SM remains unclear. OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether rs4962153, febrile temperature, and...
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