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Protein S
Vitamin K-Dependent Protein S | Cofactor Protein S | Protein S, Vitamin K-Dependent | Protein S, Cofactor | Protein S, Vitamin K Dependent | Vitamin K Dependent Protein S
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. |
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