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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Serpins > Antithrombin Proteins
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Peptides > Serpins > Antithrombin Proteins
... > Chemical Actions and Uses > Pharmacologic Actions > Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action > Enzyme Inhibitors > Protease Inhibitors > Serine Proteinase Inhibitors > Serpins > Antithrombin Proteins

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Antithrombin Proteins  

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  • ANTITHROMBINS is also available

Scope note

  • An endogenous family of proteins belonging to the serpin superfamily that neutralizes the action of thrombin. Six naturally occurring antithrombins have been identified and are designated by Roman numerals I to VI. Of these, Antithrombin I (see FIBRIN) and ANTITHROMBIN III appear to be of major importance.

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  • 2011

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D058833

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