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Molecular modeling of the prekallikrein structure provides insights into high-molecular-weight kininogen binding and zymogen activation.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Dec 2007
Hooley E, McEwan P A, Emsley J
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BACKGROUND: Prekallikrein (PK) plays a central role in the contact system that activates blood coagulation and is involved in the regulation of blood pressure. OBJECTIVES: To provide three-dimensional structural data for PK and rationalize the molecular basis of substrate recognition and zymogen activation. PATIENTS/METHODS: The PK homology model was constructed using the coagulation factor (F) XI crystal...
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