Abstract:The article reviews the scientific papars on the structure, function and biological role of von Willebrand factor (vWF). The vWF mainly was considered as the main factor in the development of bleeding disorders (von Willebrand’s disease). On the other hand, it can be able the cause thrombotic complications through to the functional ability of the factor to stimulate platelet adhesion. The aim of this work was to conduct an analysis of the structure of the factor, its role in the process of hemostasis to dete… Show more
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