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Review
. 2009 Feb;94(2):166-70.
doi: 10.3324/haematol.2008.002493.

Inherited thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Miriam Galbusera, Marina Noris, Giuseppe Remuzzi
Review

Inherited thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Miriam Galbusera et al. Haematologica. 2009 Feb.

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is due to germline mutations of the ADAMTS13 gene in about one fifth of patients. In this perspective article Dr. Galbusera and colleagues examine the pathophysiology of this inherited condition. See related article on page 289.

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