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Polymorphisms in the endothelial protein C receptor gene and thrombophilia.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 Sept 2007
Medina Pilar, Navarro Silvia, Estellés Amparo, España Francisco
Abstract excerpt
The protein C anticoagulant pathway plays a crucial role as a regulator of the blood clotting cascade. Protein C is activated on the vascular endothelial cell membrane by the thrombin-thrombomodulin complex. Once formed, activated protein C (APC) down-regulates thrombin formation by inactivating factors (F)Va and FVIIIa. Endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) is able to bind protein C and increase the rate of...
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