genetic
Protein S deficiency
S is a disorder associated with increased risk of . Protein S, a vitamin K-dependent physiological anticoagulant, acts as a nonenzymatic cofactor to activate protein C in the degradation of factor Va and factor VIIIa.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Purpura fulminans
Causes — why it happens
- ·Vitamin K
How it's found
- ·Coagulation test
Treatment
- ·Heparin,
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