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Two Novel Variants in the Protein S Gene PROS1 Are Associated with Protein S Deficiency and Thrombophilia.
Acta haematologica - 1 Jan 2021
Juhl David, Kuta Piotr, Shneyder Maria, Wünsche Falko, Nowak-Göttl Ulrike
Abstract excerpt
Protein S (PS) is an important anticoagulant. Its main function is to act as a non-enzymatical cofactor of activated protein C. PS deficiency is defined as low plasma levels of PS and/or loss of function associated with variable risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). We report 2 novel variants in the PS gene (PROS1) which are associated with PS deficiency and severe thrombophilic diathesis in 2 patients. Patient 1...
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