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Partial F8 gene duplication (factor VIII Padua) associated with high factor VIII levels and familial thrombophilia.
Blood - 29 Apr 2021
Simioni Paolo, Cagnin Stefano, Sartorello Francesca, Sales Gabriele, Pagani Luca, Bulato Cristiana, Gavasso Sabrina, Nuzzo Francesca, Chemello Francesco, Radu Claudia M, Tormene Daniela, Spiezia Luca, Hackeng Tilman M, Campello Elena, Castoldi Elisabetta
Abstract excerpt
High coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) levels comprise a common risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE), but the underlying genetic determinants are largely unknown. We investigated the molecular bases of high FVIII levels in 2 Italian families with severe thrombophilia. The proband of the first family had a history of recurrent VTE before age 50 years, with extremely and persistently elevated FVIII antigen...
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