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Thrombomodulin-dependent effect of factor VLeiden mutation on factor XIII activation.
Thrombosis research - 1 Apr 2012
Koncz Zsuzsa, Bagoly Zsuzsa, Haramura Gizella, Mezei Zoltán A, Muszbek László
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INTRODUCTION: Factor V Leiden mutation (FV(Leiden)) is associated with impaired down-regulation of activated FV procoagulant activity and loss of FV anticoagulant function that result in an increased risk of venous thromboembolism. As the downstream effects of FV(Leiden) on clot formation and fibrinolyis have only partially been revealed, we investigated its effect on the activation of factor XIII (FXIII) and the...
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