Effects of Anti - FVIII / vWF lgG on the TTP Plasma - Induc ed Platelet Aggregation Plasma
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Von Willebrand factor (vWF) has been implicated to function as a cofactor in platelet aggregation induced by thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) plasma. To investigate further this role of vWF, we have used rabbit monospecific anti-FVIII/vWF antibodies and a monoclonal antibody to platelet glycoprotein lb (GP Ib) that blocks the ristocetin-induced platelet aggregation. The monoclonal anti-platelet GP lb antibody inhibited the platelet aggregation induced by ristocetin in the presence of normal plasma. but not that by any of the five TTP plasma samples.
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Investigation of the role of von Willebrand factor in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
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