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Role of antithrombin concentrate in treatment of hereditary antithrombin deficiency. An update.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 May 2009
Rodgers George M
Abstract excerpt
Antithrombin (AT) functions as a potent natural anticoagulant and serine protease inhibitor that inactivates many enzymes in the coagulation cascade. Antithrombin also possesses antiinflammatory properties, many of which are mediated by its actions as an anticoagulant. Hereditary AT deficiency is a rare, underrecognised medical condition that is associated with inadequate endogenous anticoagulation thought to...
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