antithrombin


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antithrombin

[‚an·tē′thräm·bən]
(biochemistry)
A substance in blood plasma that inactivates thrombin.
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Name the antithrombin heparin binding site methods that have been used.
Journal questionnaire
2012) Thrombosis from a prothrombin mutation conveying antithrombin resistance.
The c.1787G>T and c.1787G>A mutations are not found in the prothrombin gene in a Spanish population
20,21 Saray A et al in 2012 has shown that in chronic hepatitis the level of antithrombin is reduced and may be used as an early marker of hepatocellular damage.
ANTITHROMBIN III AS MARKER OF FIBROSIS IN CHRONIC HEPATITIS C
Normally the natural inhibitors of coagulation like Protein C (PC) Protein S (PS) antithrombin III (AT III) inhibit the coagulation factors activated during process of haemostasis.
High prevalence of protein C protein S antithrombin deficiency and Factor V Leiden mutation as a cause of hereditary thrombophilia in patients of venous thromboembolism and cerebrovascular accident
The antithrombin levels in the 2 populations are given in Table 2.
Antithrombin Levels Are Unaffected by Warfarin Use
Cox notes that ATryn was developed to provide a safe and consistent supply of recombinant antithrombin.
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When a woman has a deficiency other than protein S, protein C, or antithrombin, these findings may not be valid.
Are oral contraceptives safe for women with a thrombophilic defect?
The new product, which is a human antithrombin III concentrate, is indicated for the treatment of thrombosis associated with congenital antithrombin III deficiency as well as disseminated intravascular coagulation.
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During warfarin anticoagulation, a hematologic evaluation yielded normal values for antithrombin III, lupus anticoagulants, prothrombin gene mutations, antinuclear antibodies, and anticardiolipin antibodies.
Hyperhomocysteinemia and left internal jugular vein thrombosis with Meniere's symptom complex
The model was applied to the test results for plasma antithrombin activity, a routine assay frequently used in the hemostasis laboratory, over the period 1996-1999.
Long-term analytical performance of hemostasis field methods as assessed by evaluation of the results of an external quality assessment program for antithrombin
The list of causative factors for hypercoagulability, defined as a predisposition to thrombosis within the flowing blood of the affected person, is lengthy and includes alterations in antithrombin, protein C and S, homocysteine, prothrombin, and hereditary factors.
Venous Thromboembolism
At 2 years antithrombin III levels declined by 10% among women in the tamoxifen group, compared with women taking placebo, reported Dr.
Tamoxifen May Increase Risk of Blood Clots

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