Semin Thromb Hemost 2009; 35(4): 390-399
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1225761
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Combined Factor V and Factor VIII Deficiency

Marta Spreafico1 , Flora Peyvandi1
  • 1A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation, University of Milan, Luigi Villa Foundation, Milan, Italy
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Publikationsdatum:
13. Juli 2009 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Combined deficiency of factor V (FV) and factor VIII (FVIII) (F5F8D, or FV+FVIII) is a autosomal recessive bleeding disorder caused by mutations in genes encoding two components of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-Golgi intermediate compartment (ERGIC-53), that is, lectin mannose binding protein (LMAN1) and multiple coagulation factor deficiency 2 (MCFD2), involved in the FV and FVIII intracellular transport rather than by DNA defects in the genes that encode the corresponding coagulation factors. F5F8D is estimated to be extremely rare (1:1,000,000) in the general population, but an increased frequency is observed in regions where consanguineous marriages are practiced. F5F8D is characterized by concomitantly low levels (usually between 5% and 20%) of both FV and FVIII and is associated with a mild to moderate bleeding tendency. Treatment of bleeding episodes requires a source of both FV and FVIII; replacement of FV is achieved only through use of fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) and replacement of FVIII by FFP and desmopressin or specific FVIII concentrates (plasma-derived or recombinant FVIII products).

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Prof. Flora PeyvandiM.D. Ph.D. 

A. Bianchi Bonomi Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center, Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties, IRCCS Maggiore Hospital, Mangiagalli and Regina Elena Foundation

University of Milan and Luigi Villa Foundation, Via Pace, 9 - 20122 Milan, Italy

eMail: flora.peyvandi@unimi.it