Possible New Approach To Treating A Life-Threatening Blood Disorder

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Possible New Approach To Treating A Life-Threatening Blood Disorder

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening disease of the blood system. The condition is caused by the presence of ultralarge multimers of the protein von Willebrand factor, w

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Possible new approach to treating a life-threatening blood disorder

sciencedaily.com — “Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening disease of the blood system. Current treatments are protracted and associated with complications. However, new research in mice suggests that the drug NAC, which is FDA approved as a treatment for chronic obstructive lung disease and as an antidote for toxicity due to acetaminophen, might provide a rapid and effective treatment for patients with TTP.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com