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VWF wt Allele

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VWF wt Allele Definition

Human VWF wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 12p13.3 and is approximately 176 kb in length. This allele, which encodes Von Willebrand factor protein, plays a role in factor transport, platelet-vessel wall mediation, and coagulation. Mutations in this gene or deficiencies in this protein result in von Willebrand's disease.

VWF wt Allele Synonyms

VWF wt Allele, F8VWF, VWD, Von Willebrand Factor wt Allele

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