Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Table of Contents Thromb Haemost 1999; 82(02): 576-584DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1615883 Research Article Schattauer GmbH Structure and Function of von Willebrand Factor Zaverio M. Ruggeri 1 Roon Research Center for Arteriosclerosis and Thrombosis, Division of Experimental Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Department of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, Department of Vascular Biology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, USA › Author AffiliationsRecommend Article Abstract Buy Article Introduction The reader will find here a concise summary of established notions on the structure and function of von Willebrand factor (vWF), followed by a brief discussion of selected recent advances that illustrate how this molecule supports platelet function in hemostasis and thrombosis. A comprehensive review of the topic is beyond the scope of this chapter and may be found elsewhere.1-3 Full Text References References 1 Ruggeri ZM, Saldivar E. 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