Gene Expression Profile of Antithrombotic Protein C Defines New Mechanisms Modulating Inflammation and Apoptosis

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Human protein C is a natural anticoagulant factor, and a recombinant activated form of the molecule (rhAPC) is completing clinical evaluation for treatment of severe sepsis. Because of the pathophysiologic role of endothelial dysfunction in severe inflammatory disease and sepsis, we explored the possibility that rhAPC might directly modulate endothelial function, independent of its anticoagulant activity. Using...

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