GP1BB
GP1BB is a gene in humans that encodes a protein known as platelet glycoprotein Ib beta chain. This protein is a part of the glycoprotein Ib-V-IX complex, which is a platelet surface membrane protein complex that plays a crucial role in the process of blood coagulation and platelet adhesion to the endothelium. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Bernard-Soulier syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, giant platelets, and bleeding tendency.
Function[edit | edit source]
The GP1BB gene provides instructions for making a protein that is part of a complex known as the glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex. This complex is found on the surface of platelets, which are blood cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting. The glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex binds to a protein called von Willebrand factor, which is necessary for platelets to adhere to the site of a blood vessel injury and form a clot, preventing excessive bleeding.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Mutations in the GP1BB gene can lead to Bernard-Soulier syndrome, a rare disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia, giant platelets, and a bleeding tendency. This condition is caused by a reduced amount or absence of the glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex on the surface of platelets, which impairs the ability of platelets to adhere to the site of a blood vessel injury and form a clot.
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External links[edit | edit source]
- GP1BB at the National Center for Biotechnology Information
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