Factor VII G331D: a variant molecule involving replacement of a residue in the substrate-binding region of the catalytic domain
Zheng, D.Q.; Shurafa, M.; James, H.L.
Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis An International Journal in Haemostasis and Thrombosis 7(1): 93-96
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0957-5235 PMID: 8845469 Document Number: 457804
An individual identified as having a dysfunctional factor VII was studied to seek underlying genetic defects. A heterozygous Mutation in the factor VII gene exon 8 was identified as substitution of A for G at nucleotide position 10,909 (Gly-331 (GGC) to Asp (GAC)). An abolished MspI restriction site was used to confirm heterozygosity for the defect. The mutation occurs within the substrate-binding pocket at a locus on the surface of the factor VII molecule containing a protein-protein interactive site for substrates, providing an explanation for the observed dysfunctional procoagulant activity.