Scientists’ discovery of blood clotting mechanism could lead to new antithrombotic drugs

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Scientists’ discovery of blood clotting mechanism could lead to new antithrombotic drugs

Under normal, healthy circulatory conditions, the von Willebrand Factor (vWF) keeps to itself. The large and mysterious glycoprotein moves through the blood, balled up tightly, its reaction sites unexposed. But when significant bleeding occurs, it springs into action, initiating the clotting process.

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