Activated Protein C Resistance

A hemostatic disorder characterized by a poor anticoagulant response to activated protein C (APC). The activated form of Factor V (Factor Va) is more slowly degraded by activated protein C. Factor V Leiden mutation (R506Q) is the most common cause of APC resistance.

Year introduced: 1999

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Tree Number(s): C15.378.100.100.037, C15.378.100.141.036, C15.378.925.050, C16.320.099.037

MeSH Unique ID: D020016

Entry Terms:

• APC Resistance
• Resistance, APC

Previous Indexing:

• Factor V/genetics (1994-1998)
• Protein C (1993-1998)

See Also:

• Protein C Deficiency

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Diseases Category
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Blood Coagulation Disorders
Blood Coagulation Disorders, Inherited
Activated Protein C Resistance

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Diseases Category
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Blood Coagulation Disorders
Coagulation Protein Disorders
Activated Protein C Resistance

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Diseases Category
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Thrombophilia
Activated Protein C Resistance

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Diseases Category
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Blood Coagulation Disorders, Inherited
Activated Protein C Resistance