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COFACTOR PROTEIN S

\kˈɒfaktə pɹˈə͡ʊtiːn ˈɛs], \kˈɒfaktə pɹˈə‍ʊtiːn ˈɛs], \k_ˈɒ_f_a_k_t_ə p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_t_iː_n ˈɛ_s]\

Definitions of COFACTOR PROTEIN S

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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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