Concentration of von Willebrand factor in diabetes. Did authors measure serum or plasma concentrations? 1996

B J Hunt

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003920 Diabetes Mellitus A heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by HYPERGLYCEMIA and GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE.
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014841 von Willebrand Factor A high-molecular-weight plasma protein, produced by endothelial cells and 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. Factor VIII-Related Antigen,Factor VIIIR-Ag,Factor VIIIR-RCo,Plasma Factor VIII Complex,Ristocetin Cofactor,Ristocetin-Willebrand Factor,von Willebrand Protein,Factor VIII Related Antigen,Factor VIIIR Ag,Factor VIIIR RCo,Ristocetin Willebrand Factor

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