Antithrombin Proteins

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.

Year introduced: 2011

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Tree Number(s): D12.644.861.060, D12.776.872.060

MeSH Unique ID: D058833

Previous Indexing:

• Antithrombins (1976-2010)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Antithrombins

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Peptides
Serpins
Antithrombin Proteins
Antithrombin III
Heparin Cofactor II
Hirudins

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Serpins
Antithrombin Proteins
Antithrombin III
Heparin Cofactor II
Hirudins