clotting factor VIII

biochemistry

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sex-linked inheritance

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    In human genetic disease: Sex-linked inheritance

    …mutation in the gene encoding clotting factor VIII. Because of this mutation, affected males cannot produce functional factor VIII, so that their blood fails to clot properly, leading to significant and potentially life-threatening loss of blood after even minor injuries. Bleeding into joints commonly occurs as well and may be…

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