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von Willebrand factor (VWF) autoantibody
Autoantibody to vWF enhances clearance of vWF from the circulation.
In vitro coagulation tests correct with addition of normal plasma because the autoantibody does not interact with the active site of an enzyme.
Interactions
drug adverse effects of antithrombotic agent(s)
Related
coagulation factor X; Stuart factor; Stuart-Prower factor; contains: factor X light chain; factor X heavy chain; activated factor Xa heavy chain (F10)
General
autoantibody
coagulation factor antibody
References
Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American
College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998