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Differential surface activation of the A1 domain of von Willebrand factor

Creator:

Tronic, Elaine H., Yakovenko, Olga, Weidner, Tobias, Baio, Joe E., Penkala, Rebecca, Castner, David G., and Thomas, Wendy E.

Abstract:

The clotting protein von Willebrand factor (VWF) binds to platelet receptor glycoprotein Ibα (GPIbα) when VWF is activated by chemicals, high shear stress, or immobilization onto surfaces. Activation of VWF by surface immobilization is an important problem in the failure of cardiovascular implants, but is poorly understood. Here, the authors...

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