Question
Vwf factor is produced by:
A. Platelets
B. Endothelial cells
C. Neutrophils
D. Monocytes
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Ans: B. Endothelial cells
Von willebrand factor (vWF)
* This is the larger component.
* It is produced by endothelial cells (main source) and megakaryocytes.
It has two major functions ?
* Helps in platelets adhesion by interacting with platelet membrane glycoprotein ib-IX.
* Stabilizes factor VIllc.