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Protein C mutation (A267T) results in ER retention and unfolded protein response activation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Tjeldhorn Lena, Iversen Nina, Sandvig Kirsten, Bergan Jonas, Sandset Per Morten, Skretting Grethe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Protein C (PC) deficiency is associated with a high risk of venous thrombosis. Recently, we identified the PC-A267T mutation in a patient with PC deficiency and revealed by in vitro studies decreased intracellular and secreted levels of the mutant. The aim of the present study was to characterize the underlying mechanism(s). METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: CHO-K1 cells stably expressing the wild-type...
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