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'''von Willebrand's factor''' is high-molecular-weight plasma protein, produced by [[ | '''von Willebrand's factor''' is a high-molecular-weight plasma protein, produced by [[epithelial cells]] of [[]blood vesse]ls, and by [[megakaryocyte]]s, that is part of the factor VIII/von Willebrand factor complex. The von Willebrand factor has receptors for [[collagen]], [[platelet]]s, and [[ristocetin]] activity as well as the immunologically distinct antigenic determinants. It functions in adhesion of platelets to collagen and hemostatic plug formation. The prolonged [[bleeding time]] in [[von Willebrand diseases]] is due to the deficiency of this factor.<ref>{{MeSH}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:31, 10 July 2010
von Willebrand's factor is a high-molecular-weight plasma protein, produced by epithelial cells of [[]blood vesse]ls, and by megakaryocytes, that is part of the factor VIII/von Willebrand factor complex. The von Willebrand factor has receptors for collagen, platelets, and ristocetin activity as well as the immunologically distinct antigenic determinants. It functions in adhesion of platelets to collagen and hemostatic plug formation. The prolonged bleeding time in von Willebrand diseases is due to the deficiency of this factor.[1]
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Von Willebrand's factor (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.