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Whole Exome Sequencing in Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT).
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2024
Giusti Betti, Sticchi Elena, Capezzuoli Tommaso, Orsi Rebecca, Squillantini Lapo, Giannini Marco, Suraci Samuele, Rogolino Angela Antonietta, Cesari Francesca, Berteotti Martina, Gori Anna Maria, Lotti Elena, Marcucci Rossella
Abstract excerpt
Background: In February 2021, a few cases of unusual, severe thrombotic events associated with thrombocytopenia reported after vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (Vaxzevria) or with Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine raise concern about safety. The vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) has been related to the presence of platelet-activating antibodies directed against platelet Factor 4. Objectives: We...
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