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