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.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): D09.400.430.920, D12.776.124.670, D12.776.395.642, D23.113.725

MeSH Unique ID: D017293

Entry Terms:

• Protein S, Vitamin K-Dependent
• Protein S, Vitamin K Dependent
• Vitamin K-Dependent Protein S
• Vitamin K Dependent Protein S
• Cofactor Protein S
• Protein S, Cofactor

Previous Indexing:

• Glycoproteins (1980-1992)
• Vitamin K (1979-1980)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anticoagulants

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Carbohydrates
Glycoconjugates
Glycoproteins
Protein S

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Blood Proteins
Protein S

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Glycoproteins
Protein S

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Biological Factors
Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors
Protein S