Unfolding of the von Willebrand factor A2 domain

von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a multidomain glycoprotein that has well-established functions in haemostasis and thrombosis. The lack of a constraining disulphide bond results in unfolding of its VWF A2 domain under rheological forces in the vasculature. This unfolding of the VWF A2 domain is an imp...

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Main Author: Lynch, Christopher
Other Authors: Lane, David
Published: Imperial College London 2017
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.718445