GP1BA
Hematologic System · Platelet Activation & Adhesion
How do platelets first attach at a damaged blood vessel?
GP1BA makes part of a platelet-surface complex that binds von Willebrand factor. This interaction helps platelets engage with an injury site and participate in stopping bleeding.
- Common Gene Name
- glycoprotein Ib platelet subunit alpha
- NCBI Gene ID
- 2811
- Chromosome
- 17
Clinical Evidence Status
Established disease relationship
These labels describe available evidence about a gene. They do not classify your variant or recommend a treatment.
Answer Sources
Explore supporting evidence (2 records)
| Condition or drug | Evidence | Grade / status | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard-Soulier syndrome | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal recessive | View source 2020-05-27 |
| platelet-type von Willebrand disease | ClinGen gene-disease validity | Definitive | Autosomal dominant | View source 2020-05-27 |
Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.
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