What is factor VIII

What do you mean by the factor VIII? Specify the genetic disease in which this factor is not present?

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Factor VIII performs the role of activating factor X which in turn is essential for the transformation of prothrombin into the thrombin in clotting cascade. Hemophilia A is X-linked genetic disease where individual does not generate factor VIII and thus it is more susceptible to severe hemorrhages.

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