They found that the balance between a molecule that causes clotting, called Von Willebrand Factor , and its regulator, called Adamts13, is severely disrupted in patients with severe Covid-19.
VWF is a large, sticky adhesive-like protein that helps to bind platelets within the blood and prevents people from bleeding excessively.Compared with control groups, the blood of Covid-19 patients had higher levels of VWF molecules and lower levels of the anti-clotting Adamts13. The researchers identified other changes in proteins that caused the reduction of the regulator.
“Our research helps provide insights into the mechanisms that cause severe blood clots in patients with Covid-19, which is critical to developing more effective treatments,” said study author
Just late for one year. As usual. Many scientist have the answer all over the world. And they make it sound “a discovery”
Brilliant news granted it isn't a treatment but a stepping stone and for those of us with Bleeding disorders a light in the darkness.
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