Platelets and von Willebrand factor
Platelets and von Willebrand factor
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DOI:
10.1016/s1473-0502(03)00046-6
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发表时间:
2003-06-01
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
Freedman, J
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作者:
Schmugge, M;Rand, ML;Freedman, J
The interaction of platelets with von Willebrand factor (VWF) is crucial in the initiation of any hemostatic or thrombotic process. VWF enables the platelet, via its surface glycoprotein receptors, to adhere to exposed subendothelium and to respond to shear stress in the blood. Via VWF that is stored and released from platelet alpha-granules and from Weibel-Palade bodies of endothelial cells, the hemostatic system can respond locally to lesions in the vessel wall and can initiate the activation of other platelets. This review describes the molecular structure of VWF, its functions and its interactions with the platelet membrane glycoprotein receptors GP Ib-IX-V and GP IIb-IIIa. As well, the role of VWF in shear-induced platelet adhesion and aggregation is described, and mechanisms are discussed that control the size of VWF multimers and the responsiveness of platelets to multimeric VWF. Finally, the review discusses the role of locally released VWF from platelet alpha-granules and from Weibel-Palade bodies for platelet activation in neonates and adults. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.