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Efficacy and safety of the factor VIII/von Willebrand factor concentrate, haemate-P/humate-P: ristocetin cofactor unit dosing in patients with von Willebrand diseaseD Lillicrap
Department of Pathology, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Thromb Haemost 87:224-30. 2002..The findings in this study confirm the safety and efficacy of Haemate-P/Humate-P using VWF:RCo dosing in pediatric and adult patients with various types of VWD...
Cellular and genetic therapies for haemophiliaD Lillicrap
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Haemophilia 12:36-41. 2006..Two new clinical trials, both using AAV vectors, will likely start within the next year, and additional large animal pre-clinical studies using other viral vector-mediated approaches for gene transfer are expected in the near future...
Extending half-life in coagulation factors: where do we stand?David Lillicrap
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Canada
Thromb Res 122:S2-8. 2008..One of the more promising approaches involves prolonging the half-life of FVIII. This article summarizes the methods that are being used to extend FVIII half-life...
Genotype/phenotype association in von Willebrand disease: is the glass half full or empty?D Lillicrap
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, Canada K7L 3N6
J Thromb Haemost 7:65-70. 2009..Most recently, preliminary results relating to the mutational landscape of type 1 disease have been published that highlight the complex pathogenic background of this mild/moderate quantitative trait...
[Application studies on the gene diagnosis and carrier detection of hemophilia A by using polymerase chain reaction-conformation sensitive gel electrophoresis]David Lillicrap
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory of Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Zhonghua Yi Xue Yi Chuan Xue Za Zhi 26:393-9. 2009..To establish a simple, rapid and easy method for screening the gene mutation in hemophilia A, which was further applied to a direct diagnosis and carrier detection at gene level...
Gene expression: overview and clinical implicationsDavid Lillicrap
Dept. of Pathology, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Vox Sang 83:77-9. 2002
The improved factor concentrateD Lillicrap
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, Canada K7L 3N6
Hamostaseologie 29:71-3. 2009..Coincident with these approaches, it is hoped that there will be more widespread availability of these concentrates and that their cost will be contained...
The genetics of venous and arterial thromboembolismD Lillicrap
Department of Pathology, Queen s University, 99 University Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6, Canada
Curr Atheroscler Rep 3:209-15. 2001..Despite the documentation of associations between several genetic polymorphisms with plasma procoagulant levels, consistent associations with arterial thrombotic disease have not been found...
Hemophilia treatment. Gene therapy, factor VIII antibodies and immune tolerance: hopes and concernsD Lillicrap
Department of Pathology, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Haematologica 85:108-11; discussion 111-2. 2000....
Von Willebrand disease - phenotype versus genotype: deficiency versus diseaseDavid Lillicrap
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Canada
Thromb Res 120:S11-6. 2007..These results suggest that the molecular correlates for type 1 VWD are complex and, in addition to a wide array of changes at the VWF locus, are likely to involve mutations in other genes...
Improvements in factor concentratesDavid Lillicrap
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, Canada
Curr Opin Hematol 17:393-7. 2010..During the past 5 years, significant progress has been made with a variety of protein-engineering initiatives, some of which are already in early-phase clinical trials...
The molecular basis of haemophilia BD Lillicrap
Department of Pathology, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Haemophilia 4:350-7. 1998..umds.ac.uk/molgen/haemBdatabase for a complete current listing of the mutations that cause this phenotype. In addition, other recent reviews have discussed complementary issues relating to this topic...
Challenges in defining type 2M von Willebrand disease: results from a Canadian cohort studyP D James
Department of Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 5:1914-22. 2007..05 and 0.50 IU mL(-1) on at least two occasions and RCo/Ag ratio < 0.6 and no loss of high molecular weight multimers). Available family members (16 affected, 23 unaffected and six unknown) were sequenced for identified mutations...
An assessment of the pathogenic significance of the R924Q von Willebrand factor substitutionE Berber
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, K7L 3N6 Canada
J Thromb Haemost 7:1672-9. 2009..In this study, R924Q was detected in a compound heterozygote possessing both type 2N and 924Q substitutions whose VWF:FVIIIB and FVIII levels were disproportionately low for the heterozygous type 2N state...
Variability of thromboelastographic responses following the administration of rFVIIa to haemophilia A dogs supports the individualization of therapy with a global test of haemostasisM Othman
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, and Clinical Research Centre, Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Haemophilia 16:919-25. 2010..Together, these data support the value of TEG not only as an effective monitoring haemostatic test, but also as a tool for individualization of therapy to achieve the best haemostatic and cost effectiveness of rFVIIa therapy...
Reduction of the immune response to factor VIII mediated through tolerogenic factor VIII presentation by immature dendritic cellsM Qadura
Richardson Laboratory, Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 6:2095-104. 2008..The development of neutralizing antibodies to factor FVIII (FVIII) represents the most serious complication in the treatment of hemophilia A...
Immunoglobulin isotypes and functional anti-FVIII antibodies in response to FVIII treatment in Balb/c and C57BL/6 haemophilia A miceM Qadura
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Haemophilia 17:288-95. 2011..Therefore, genetic strain-dependent differences must be considered when evaluating immunological outcomes in mouse models of haemophilia A...
Genetic linkage and association analysis in type 1 von Willebrand disease: results from the Canadian type 1 VWD studyP D James
Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 4:783-92. 2006..These studies provide further evidence to support the role for genetic loci other than VWF and ABO in the pathogenesis of type 1 VWD...
The effect of exercise on von Willebrand factor and ADAMTS-13 in individuals with type 1 and type 2B von Willebrand diseaseJ Stakiw
Department of Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 6:90-6. 2008..The effect of exercise on von Willebrand factor (VWF) and ADAMTS-13 levels in individuals with von Willebrand disease (VWD) has never been reported...
Undetected factor VIII in a patient with type 3 von Willebrands disease mistaken as severe haemophilia AA M Mullah-Ali
Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Haemophilia 15:1258-61. 2009..A total absence of FVIII:C has never been reported in type 3 VWD. This case illustrates the effect of severe von Willebrand factor (VWF) deficiency on the factor VIII level...
A novel type 2A (Group II) von Willebrand disease mutation (L1503Q) associated with loss of the highest molecular weight von Willebrand factor multimersL A O'Brien
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 2:1135-42. 2004..The mutation L1503Q does not significantly disrupt the conformation of the protein; thus the subtle loss of multimers in this patient may be due to altered interactions with the ADAMTS13 protease...
Induction of partial immune tolerance to factor VIII through prior mucosal exposure to the factor VIII C2 domainF E Rawle
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 4:2172-9. 2006..Based on these results, the potential use of FVIII-specific mucosal tolerance induction as an immunotherapy treatment for anti-FVIII inhibitor development warrants further investigation...
Factors influencing therapeutic efficacy and the host immune response to helper-dependent adenoviral gene therapy in hemophilia A miceB D Brown
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 2:111-8. 2004....
Effect of the factor V Leiden mutation on the clinical expression of severe hemophilia AD H Lee
Department of Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Thromb Haemost 83:387-91. 2000....
Influence of a GT repeat element on shear stress responsiveness of the VWF gene promoterC Hough
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 6:1183-90. 2008..It is, however, unknown whether shear stress influences the regulation of VWF gene expression...
Gene therapy for hemophilia: an imperative to succeedC Hough
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratories, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 3:1195-205. 2005
The molecular mechanisms of immunomodulation and tolerance induction to factor VIIIB Waters
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 7:1446-56. 2009..We also discuss methods to manipulate FVIII loading of antigen-presenting cells...
DNA microarray analysis for the detection of mutations in hemophilia AE Berber
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 4:1756-62. 2006..The methodology is, however, expensive and time consuming, and with the reduction in sequencing costs, direct sequencing is now the most cost and time efficient strategy for hemophilia A mutation analysis...
A prospective evaluation of the prevalence of symptomatic von Willebrand disease (VWD) in a pediatric primary care populationM Bowman
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Canada
Pediatr Blood Cancer 55:171-3. 2010..The prevalence of bleeding/bruising in a general pediatric population is 5%; the prevalence of symptomatic VWD at the level of pediatric primary care is at least 1 in 1,000...
Tailored prophylaxis in severe hemophilia A: interim results from the first 5 years of the Canadian Hemophilia Primary Prophylaxis StudyB M Feldman
Division of Rheumatology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 4:1228-36. 2006..We studied an inception cohort of 25 boys using a tailored prophylaxis approach to see if clotting factor use could be reduced with acceptable outcomes...
The value of genetic testing for type 2B Von Willebrand diseaseK Roland
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Clin Lab Haematol 28:17-21. 2006..We report a case in which the diagnosis of VWD type 2B was made via genetic testing, illustrating its value as a useful diagnostic tool...
Laboratory issues in bleeding disordersD Lillicrap
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Haemophilia 12:68-75. 2006....
Generation and validation of the Condensed MCMDM-1VWD Bleeding Questionnaire for von Willebrand diseaseM Bowman
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
J Thromb Haemost 6:2062-6. 2008..Given the challenges involved in obtaining accurate bleeding histories, attempts at standardization have occurred and the value of quantifying hemorrhagic symptoms has been recognized...
Home management of haemophiliaJ M Teitel
St Michael s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Haemophilia 10:118-33. 2004..Gene therapy trials, which are currently ongoing, will ultimately lead to gene-based treatments as a complement to traditional protein-based therapy...
Thromboelastography reflects global hemostatic variation among severe haemophilia A dogs at rest and following acute exerciseM Othman
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Haemophilia 15:1126-34. 2009..The study supports the utilization of TEG in assessment of the hemostatic pattern in severe haemophilia A and provides a potential for utilizing TEG evaluation in managing exercise regimens for haemophilia care...
Germ-line mosaicism for a valine-to-methionine substitution at residue 553 in the glycoprotein Ib-binding domain of von Willebrand factor, causing type IIB von Willebrand diseaseE W Murray
Department of Pathology, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Am J Hum Genet 50:199-207. 1992....
Frequency of platelet type versus type 2B von Willebrand disease. An international registry-based studyAlexander Hamilton
Laurentian University, St Lawrence College Collaborative Program, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Thromb Haemost 105:501-8. 2011..Cases that are negative for both VWF and GP1BA gene mutations require further evaluation for alternative diagnoses...
Founder von Willebrand factor haplotype associated with type 1 von Willebrand diseaseLee A O'Brien
Department of Pathology, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Blood 102:549-57. 2003..This is the first report of a mutation that segregates in a significant proportion of patients with type 1 VWD...
The mutational spectrum of type 1 von Willebrand disease: Results from a Canadian cohort studyPaula D James
Department of Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada K7L 3N6
Blood 109:145-54. 2007..In more severe cases, genetic changes are common within the VWF gene and are highly penetrant. In milder cases, the genetic determinants are more complex and involve factors outside of the VWF gene...
In vitro and in vivo stability of diluted recombinant factor VIII for continuous infusion use in haemophilia AS Revel-Vilk
Division of Haematology Oncology, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Haemophilia 16:72-9. 2010..Indeed, stable FVIII levels were maintained when diluted KG-FS was administered by CI with the double-pump to a paediatric patient postsurgically...
A novel type 2A von Willebrand factor mutation located at the last nucleotide of exon 26 (3538G>A) causes skipping of 2 nonadjacent exonsPaula D James
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada K7L 3N6
Blood 104:2739-45. 2004..This is the first report of a coding region mutation resulting in the skipping of 2 nonadjacent exons...
Identification and functional characterization of a novel 27-bp deletion in the macroglycopeptide-coding region of the GPIBA gene resulting in platelet-type von Willebrand diseaseMaha Othman
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Blood 105:4330-6. 2005..The mutation provides a molecular basis for the PT-VWD phenotype and supports a role for the macroglycopeptide region in receptor function...
Helper-dependent adenoviral vectors mediate therapeutic factor VIII expression for several months with minimal accompanying toxicity in a canine model of severe hemophilia ABrian D Brown
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada K7L 3N6
Blood 103:804-10. 2004..This study supports previous demonstrations of improved safety using HD gene transfer and suggests that these vectors can provide transient FVIII expression with minimal, acute toxicity in the absence of inhibitor formation...
Aberrant splicing and premature termination of transcription of the FVIII gene as a cause of severe canine hemophilia A: similarities with the intron 22 inversion mutation in human hemophiliaChristine Hough
The Department of Pathology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Thromb Haemost 87:659-65. 2002..The mutation mechanism may not be uncommon, as identical mutant transcripts were isolated from two hemophilia A littermates that are unrelated to the Queen's colony and from hemophiliac dogs in the colony at Chapel Hill...
Enhanced binding of HLF/DBP heterodimers represents one mechanism of PAR protein transactivation of the factor VIII and factor IX genesM Begbie
Department of Pathology, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
DNA Cell Biol 18:165-73. 1999..These observations further our understanding of the role played by members of the PAR family of transcription factors in regulating expression of the Factor VIII and Factor IX genes...
The canine factor VIII cDNA and 5' flanking sequenceC Cameron
Department of Pathology, Queen s University, Richardson Laboratory, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Thromb Haemost 79:317-22. 1998....
Molecular modeling of the von Willebrand factor A2 Domain and the effects of associated type 2A von Willebrand disease mutationsJeffrey J Sutherland
Department of Chemistry, Queen s University, K7L 3N6, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
J Mol Model 10:259-70. 2004..Figure: see text]. Homology model of the von Willebrand factor A2 domain..
The role of molecular genetics in diagnosing von Willebrand diseasePaula James
Department of Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Canada
Semin Thromb Hemost 34:502-8. 2008..We have also provided guidelines as to how genetic testing can be used to clarify diagnostic uncertainty that might remain after a clinical evaluation and routine coagulation testing has been completed...
Preclinical animal models for hemophilia gene therapy: predictive value and limitationsFiona E M Rawle
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Semin Thromb Hemost 30:205-13. 2004..This review presents a summary of the animal models available for hemophilia gene therapy, and highlights the various strengths and weaknesses of these models...
Recombinant and plasma-derived factor VIII products induce distinct splenic cytokine microenvironments in hemophilia A miceMohammad Qadura
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Blood 114:871-80. 2009..In summary, these studies report new mechanisms that contribute to reduced anti-FVIII antibody development in hemophilia A after pdFVIII infusions...
The canine factor VIII 3'-untranslated region and a concatemeric hepatocyte nuclear factor 1 regulatory element enhance factor VIII transgene expression in vivoColleen Notley
Department of Pathology, Richardson Laboratories, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6
Hum Gene Ther 13:1583-93. 2002..Introduction of intron 17 proximal to the FVIII cDNA did not enhance in vivo expression of canine FVIII from the transgene...
Aminoglycoside suppression of nonsense mutations in severe hemophiliaPaula D James
Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6
Blood 106:3043-8. 2005..This study, however, does provide a proof of principle, suggesting that ribosomal interference with a less toxic agent may be a potential therapeutic mechanism for severe hemophilia patients with nonsense mutations...
Heterogeneity of the immune response to adenovirus-mediated factor VIII gene therapy in different inbred hemophilic mouse strainsFiona E M Rawle
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6
J Gene Med 6:1358-68. 2004....
Cell type-specific regulation of von Willebrand factor expression by the E4BP4 transcriptional repressorChristine Hough
The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratories, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada, K7L 3N6
Blood 105:1531-9. 2005....
Functional characterization of a 13-bp deletion (c.-1522_-1510del13) in the promoter of the von Willebrand factor gene in type 1 von Willebrand diseaseMaha Othman
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Blood 116:3645-52. 2010....
Genetic testing for von Willebrand disease: the Canadian experiencePaula James
Department of Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
Semin Thromb Hemost 32:546-52. 2006..In summary, the aim of this review is to prompt a careful consideration of how genetic testing can find an appropriate role as a complementary diagnostic modality for vWD...
A murine model for induction of long-term immunologic tolerance to factor VIII does not require persistent detectable levels of plasma factor VIII and involves contributions from Foxp3+ T regulatory cellsHideto Matsui
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Richardson Laboratory, 88 Stuart St, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Blood 114:677-85. 2009..Finally, induction of FVIII tolerance mediated by this protocol is associated with a FVIII-expandable population of CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3(+) regulatory T cells...
Ex vivo gene therapy for hemophilia A that enhances safe delivery and sustained in vivo factor VIII expression from lentivirally engineered endothelial progenitorsHideto Matsui
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Stem Cells 25:2660-9. 2007..Disclosure of potential conflicts of interest is found at the end of this article...
ADAMTS13 cleavage efficiency is altered by mutagenic and, to a lesser extent, polymorphic sequence changes in the A1 and A2 domains of von Willebrand factorCynthia M Pruss
Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Br J Haematol 143:552-8. 2008..Our two complementary assay conditions show that A-domain changes in VWF alter ADAMTS13-mediated proteolysis...
Anti-CD3 prevents factor VIII inhibitor development in hemophilia A mice by a regulatory CD4+CD25+-dependent mechanism and by shifting cytokine production to favor a Th1 responseBraden Waters
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Blood 113:193-203. 2009....
Mutation-specific hemostatic variability in mice expressing common type 2B von Willebrand disease substitutionsMia Golder
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Richardson Laboratory, Queen s University Cancer Research Institute, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Blood 115:4862-9. 2010..These defects were only partially rescued by normal platelet transfusions, thus emphasizing the key role of the abnormal plasma VWF environment in 2B VWD...
Adenovirus-induced thrombocytopenia: the role of von Willebrand factor and P-selectin in mediating accelerated platelet clearanceMaha Othman
Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen s University, Kingston, ON, Canada
Blood 109:2832-9. 2007..We conclude that VWF and P-selectin are critically involved in a complex platelet-leukocyte-endothelial interplay, resulting in platelet activation and accelerated platelet clearance following adenovirus administration...
Characterization of viability and proliferation of alginate-poly-L-lysine-alginate encapsulated myoblasts using flow cytometryAjit Thakur
School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton L8N3Z5, Ontario, Canada
J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 94:296-304. 2010..In conclusion, we show that flow cytometry analysis allows for a more consistent and comprehensive examination of encapsulated cells to aid in the development of cell therapy protocols...
Therapeutic factor VIII levels and negligible toxicity in mouse and dog models of hemophilia A following gene therapy with high-capacity adenoviral vectorsMarinee K L Chuah
Center for Transgene Technology and Gene Therapy, Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology, University of Leuven, Belgium
Blood 101:1734-43. 2003....
Sustained phenotypic correction of canine hemophilia A using an adeno-associated viral vectorCiaran D Scallan
Avigen, Inc, 1201 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502
Blood 102:2031-7. 2003..These data support the use of AAV2 vectors in human clinical trials to treat hemophilia A patients...
Multiyear therapeutic benefit of AAV serotypes 2, 6, and 8 delivering factor VIII to hemophilia A mice and dogsHaiyan Jiang
Avigen, Almeda, CA, USA
Blood 108:107-15. 2006..In summary, this is the first report demonstrating multiyear therapeutic efficacy and safety of multiple AAV-cFVIII vectors in hemophilia A dogs and provides the basis for human clinical studies...
Efficacy and safety of a new-class hemostatic drug candidate, AV513, in dogs with hemophilia ASrinivasa Prasad
Research and Development, Avigen, Alameda, CA 94502, USA
Blood 111:672-9. 2008..In summary, the combination of safety and efficacy in 2 global tests of hemostasis in the hemophilia A dog model indicate that further evaluation of AV513 as a hemostatic agent in hemophilia A patients is warranted...
Inhibitor development in hemophiliacs: the roles of genetic versus environmental factorsChristine A Lee
Haemophilia Centre and Haemostasis Unit, Royal Free and University College Medical School, UCL, London, United Kingdom
Semin Thromb Hemost 32:10-4. 2006..There is much interest in identifying such genetic and treatment-related factors to help minimize the risk of inhibitor development and improve treatment outcomes...
Recombinant factor IX recovery and inhibitor safety: a Canadian post-licensure surveillance studyMan Chiu Poon
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Thromb Haemost 87:431-5. 2002..No other serious adverse events, including thrombotic episodes, were reported. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first formal report of recovery and inhibitor formation on rFIX in a peer-reviewed manuscript form...
Reliability and reproducibility of classification of children as "bleeders" versus "non-bleeders" using a questionnaire for significant mucocutaneous bleedingIris Hedlund-Treutiger
Karolinska Institute, Sach's Children's Hospital, , Stockholm, Sweden
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 26:488-91. 2004..71). The validity and utility of the HSC questionnaire for primary screening of children with suspected mucocutaneous bleeding disorders merits assessment in further clinical studies...
Dangerous liaisons: the role of "danger" signals in the immune response to gene therapyBrian D Brown
Department of Pathology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Blood 100:1133-40. 2002..In taking this perspective, we provide an alternative and complementary insight into some of the failures and successes of current gene therapy protocols...
A 4% solution of bovine serum albumin may be used in place of factor VIII:C deficient plasma in the control sample in the Nijmegen Modification of the Bethesda factor VIII:C inhibitor assayBert Verbruggen
Thromb Haemost 88:362-4. 2002
Correction of the bleeding time in von Willebrand factor (VWF)-deficient mice using murine VWFPeter J Lenting
Blood 109:2267-8. 2007
Von Willebrand: the scientist, the disease, the factor, and the treatmentErik Berntorp
Thromb Res 120:S1. 2007
Von Willebrand diseaseJeremy Robertson
Division of Hematology Oncology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
Pediatr Clin North Am 55:377-92, viii-ix. 2008..This article reviews the pathophysiology of the condition, the current classification scheme, and the available treatments, highlighting issues specific to the pediatric population...
Efficient lentiviral transduction and improved engraftment of human bone marrow mesenchymal cellsAn Van Damme
Center for Transgene Technology and Gene Therapy, Flanders Interuniversity Institute for Biotechnology, University of Leuven, Herestraat 49, Building O and N1, Leuven B-3000, Belgium
Stem Cells 24:896-907. 2006....
Distinguishing between non-identical twins: platelet type and type 2B von Willebrand diseaseMaha Othman
Br J Haematol 138:665-6. 2007
A survey of recommendations by gynecologists in Canada regarding oral contraceptive use in the perioperative periodJennifer Oakes
Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Am J Obstet Gynecol 187:1539-43. 2002....
