Heparin Cofactor II

Heparinkofaktor II

Svensk definition

Ett sulfaterat plasmaprotein med en molekylvikt av ca 66 kD som liknar antitrombin III. Proteinet hämmar trombin i plasma och aktiveras av dermatansulfat eller heparin. Det ingår i serpinfamiljen.

Engelsk definition

A sulfated plasma protein with a MW of approximately 66kDa that resembles ANTITHROMBIN III. The protein is an inhibitor of thrombin in plasma and is activated by dermatan sulfate or heparin. It is a member of the serpin superfamily.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

Serpin D1 Leuserpin 2 Heparin Co-Factor II Heparin Co Factor II Heparin Cofactor 2 Protease Inhibitor Leuserpin 2