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heparin cofactor II (medicine)


heparin cofactor II
<chemical> A sulfated plasma protein with the mw of approximately 66kda. The protein is an inhibitor of thrombin in plasma that is activated by dermatan sulfate or heparin. It is a member of the serpin superfamily.

Pharmacological action: serine proteinase inhibitors.

Chemical name: Heparin cofactor II