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Dysfunction of endothelial protein C activation in severe meningococcal sepsis
- Source :
- The New England Journal of Medicine. August 9, 2001, Vol. 345 Issue 6, p408, 9 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2001
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Abstract
- Protein C is not activated as it normally should be in patients with severe meningococcal infection. This may explain why these patients develop abnormal blood clots, since protein C is a naturally occurring anticoagulant in the body.
Details
- ISSN :
- 00284793
- Volume :
- 345
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The New England Journal of Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.77331394