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antithrombin III

Definition: A plasma alpha 2 glycoprotein that accounts for the major antithrombin activity of normal plasma and also inhibits several other enzymes. It is a member of the serpin superfamily.
Definition Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018
Used For: atenativ; heparin cofactor I; kybernin; serpin C1; thrombate III
Spanish: antitrombina III

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