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ABO blood group and von Willebrand factor: biological implications.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Sept 2014
Franchini Massimo, Crestani Silvia, Frattini Francesco, Sissa Cinzia, Bonfanti Carlo
Abstract excerpt
ABO blood group antigens are complex carbohydrate molecules expressed on the surface of red blood cells and a variety of human cells and tissues. It is well known that ABO blood type exerts a profound influence on hemostasis, being a major determinant of von Willebrand factor (VWF), and consequently factor VIII, plasma levels. In this review, we will focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying the interaction...
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