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Protein S

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Definition: The vitamin K-dependent cofactor of activated PROTEIN C. Together with protein C, it inhibits the action of factors VIIIa and Va. A deficiency in protein S; (PROTEIN S DEFICIENCY); can lead to recurrent venous and arterial thrombosis.  a blood protein; an anticoagulant   
Pharmacological Action Anticoagulants 		Other names Cofactor Protein S; Vitamin K-Dependent Protein S; Vitamin K Dependent Protein S; Protein S, Vitamin K Dependent; Protein S, Cofactor; Protein S, Vitamin K-Dependent
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
protein S (159-245), human  0   *Peptide Fragments *Protein S. J Mol Biol 1999 Oct 29;293(3):653-65
protein S Heerlen  0   *Protein S. Thromb Haemost 2004 Jun;91(6):1105-14
protein S receptor, mouse  0   *Receptors, Cell Surface Protein S. Cell Immunol 1997 Nov 1;181(2):120-6
protein S Tokushima  0   *Protein S. Thromb Haemost 1993 Aug 2;70(2):244-6
protein S precursor  107371-38-0   *Protein Precursors *Protein S. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 1987;84(2):349

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