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Von Willebrand Factor A2 Domain

spinqualitylabelsall models VWF A2 Domain PDB ID:3GXB (Zhang et al) Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image

This is the crystal structure of the VWF A2 domain, elucidated by Zhang, et al. [1].

Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a large multimeric glycoprotein with a critical role in maintaining hemostasis. VWF serves as the carrier protein for the plasma coagulation protein factor VIII (FVIII) and promotes platelet adhesion and aggregation at the sites of vascular damage.^[1]