The factor VIII complex: structure and function

Normal human plasma contains a complex of two proteins that are important in hemostasis and coagulation. The factor VIII procoagulant protein (antihemophilic factor) and the factor VIII-related protein (von Willebrand factor) are under separate genetic control, have distinct biochemical and immunolo...

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Published in:Blood 1981-07, Vol.58 (1), p.1-13
Main Author: Hoyer, LW
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Normal human plasma contains a complex of two proteins that are important in hemostasis and coagulation. The factor VIII procoagulant protein (antihemophilic factor) and the factor VIII-related protein (von Willebrand factor) are under separate genetic control, have distinct biochemical and immunologic properties, and have unique and essential physiologic functions. While the nature of their interaction and the details of the biochemical structures remain to be determined, the information now available permits a preliminary understanding of the molecular defects in hemophilia and von Willebrand's diseases.
ISSN:0006-4971
1528-0020
DOI:10.1182/blood.V58.1.1.bloodjournal5811