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Factor VIII (FVIII) is a blood clotting factor that is also called anti-hemophilic factor (AHF). In humans, Factor VII is in the F8 gene. If there is something wrong with this gene, you get hemophilia A, which is a recessive disorder. The gene for Factor VIII is on the X chromosome.

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  • F8 gene location

    In human, the F8 gene is located on the X chromosome at position q28.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Factor VIII (coagulación) para niños

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