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... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Therapeutic Uses > Hematologic Agents > Anticoagulants > Antithrombins
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Preferred term

Antithrombins  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Antithrombin
  • Antithrombin, Direct
  • Antithrombins, Direct
  • Direct Antithrombin
  • Direct Antithrombins
  • Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
  • Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
  • Inhibitor, Direct Thrombin
  • Thrombin Inhibitor, Direct
  • Thrombin Inhibitors, Direct

Note

  • ANTITHROMBIN PROTEINS is also available

Scope note

  • Endogenous factors and drugs that directly inhibit the action of THROMBIN, usually by blocking its enzymatic activity. They are distinguished from INDIRECT THROMBIN INHIBITORS, such as HEPARIN, which act by enhancing the inhibitory effects of antithrombins.

History note

  • 2011(1964)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000991

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