Why is factor 8 valuable? Unpacking its critical role in hemophilia therapy
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For people with severe hemophilia A, a lack of the critical blood-clotting protein known as factor VIII can cause severe, spontaneous, and life-threatening bleeding episodes. Consequently, factor 8 is valuable for its indispensable role in restoring the body's ability to form blood clots, a medical advancement that has revolutionized the lives of patients with this rare genetic disorder.
