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Rare Variants in the ADAMTS13 Von Willebrand Factor-Binding Domain Contribute to Pediatric Stroke.
Circulation. Cardiovascular genetics - 1 Aug 2016
Stoll Monika, Rühle Frank, Witten Anika, Barysenka Andrei, Arning Astrid, Strauss Christina, Nowak-Göttl Ulrike
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BACKGROUND: Recently, we reported a gene network of ADAMTS (A Disintegrin-like and Metalloprotease with Thrombospondin motifs) genes as central component of the genetic risk contributing to pediatric stroke. ADAMTS13 is a prime example for such a key component as it cleaves von Willebrand factor multimers, reduces platelet adhesion and aggregation, and downregulates thrombus formation and inflammation. METHODS...
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