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Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a large multimeric glycoprotein present in blood plasma and produced constitutively as ultra-large VWF in endothelium (in the Weibel–Palade bodies), megakaryocytes (α-granules of platelets), and subendothelial connective tissue

Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a blood glycoprotein that promotes hemostasis, specifically, platelet adhesion. It is deficient and/or defective in von Willebrand disease and is involved in many other diseases, including thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, Heyde’s syndrome, and possibly hemolytic–uremic syndrome. Increased plasma levels… Read more.

Jan 3, 2024

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Blood, Collagen, Complement, Heparin, Metals, Plants, Reproduction, Scleroproteins, Snails, SNAKES 🐍, Spider

Gu: The Venomous Vortex of Ancient Chinese Sorcery

Here is another that may make your skin crawl and your blood run cold! Welcome to the world of Gu, the sinister sorcery that turns creepy crawlies into catastrophic curses!… Read more.

Aug 3, 2023

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Bugs, Chinese mythology, Gold, Magic, Silkworm, SNAKES 🐍, Spider

Argyrodes pluto is a species of cobweb spider and kleptoparasite

Argyrodes pluto is a species of cobweb spider in the family Theridiidae. It is found in the United States, Mexico, and Jamaica. Argyrodes, also called dewdrop spiders, is a genus of comb-footed spiders that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1864. They… Read more.

Apr 17, 2023

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Silver, Spider, United States

Callilepis pluto

Callilepis pluto is a species of ground spider in the family Gnaphosidae. It is found in the United States and Canada. References External links Categories: Read more.

Apr 17, 2023

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Spider