What does factor 8 do in hemophilia? Understanding a Crucial Clotting Protein
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According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hemophilia affects approximately 1 in 5,000 live male births. In this inherited bleeding disorder, a deficiency in the blood clotting protein known as factor 8 compromises the body’s ability to form blood clots properly, leading to excessive and prolonged bleeding.
