Article
Role of multimeric analysis of von Willebrand factor (VWF) in von Willebrand disease (VWD) diagnosis: Lessons from the PCM-EVW-ES Spanish project.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2018
Pérez-Rodríguez Almudena, Batlle Javier, Corrales Irene, Borràs Nina, Rodríguez-Trillo Ángela, Lourés Esther, Cid Ana Rosa, Bonanad Santiago, Cabrera Noelia, Moret Andrés, Parra Rafael, Mingot-Castellano María Eva, Navarro Nira, Altisent Carmen, Pérez-Montes Rocío, Marcellini Shally, Moreto Ana, Herrero Sonia, Soto Inmaculada, Fernández Mosteirín Nuria, Jiménez-Yuste Víctor, Alonso Nieves, de Andrés Jacob Aurora, Fontanes Emilia, Campos Rosa, Paloma María José, Bermejo Nuria, Berrueco Rubén, Mateo José, Arribalzaga Karmele, Marco Pascual, Palomo Ángeles, Castro Quismondo Nerea, Iñigo Belén, Nieto María Del Mar, Vidal Rosa, Martínez María Paz, Aguinaco Reyes, Tenorio Maria, Ferreiro María, García-Frade Javier, Rodríguez-Huerta Ana María, Cuesta Jorge, Rodríguez-González Ramón, García-Candel Faustino, Dobón Manuela, Aguilar Carlos, Batlle Fernando, Vidal Francisco, López-Fernández María Fernanda
Abstract excerpt
The multimeric analysis (MA) of plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) evaluates structural integrity and helps in the diagnosis of von Willebrand disease (VWD). This assay is a matter of controversy, being considered by some investigators cumbersome and only slightly informative. The centralised study 'Molecular and Clinical Profile of von Willebrand Disease in Spain (PCM-EVW-ES)' has been carried out by including...
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