文摘
The bleeding phenotype in patients with mild/moderate hemophilia A (MHA) is inversely associated with the residual plasma concentration of factor VIII (FVIII:C). Within a group of patients with the same m>F8m> missense mutation, baseline FVIII:C may vary, because, in healthy individuals, von Willebrand factor (VWF) levels, ABO blood group and age are also known to influence baseline FVIII:C. Our understanding of the pathophysiologic process of the causative genetic event leading to reduced baseline FVIII:C in MHA patients is still limited.