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Gene targeting in hemostasis. factor XI.
Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library - 1 Feb 2001
Gailani D
Abstract excerpt
Factor XI (FXI) is the zymogen of a plasma serine protease (FXIa) that contributes to hemostasis by activating factor IX (FIX). This reaction appears to be important for sustaining thrombin production after initial fibrin formation, to consolidate and protect fibrin clots from degradation by fibrinolysis. Humans with congenital FXI deficiency have a variable propensity to bleed after trauma or surgery, but do not...
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