Derangement of protein S and C4b-binding protein levels as acquired thrombophilia in HIV-infected adult Nigerians

Derangement of protein S and C4b-binding protein levels as acquired thrombophilia in HIV-infected adult Nigerians

Background: HIV is a chronic inflammatory state with the production of many acute-phase-reactant proteins. Some of these proteins have procoagulant activities that predispose HIV-infected patients to thrombosis. Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of HIV infection on the se...

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Main Authors: Fatai O. Bello, Alani S. Akanmu, Titilope A. Adeyemo, Bukunmi M. Idowu, Prosper Okonkwo, Phyllis J. Kanki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-08-01
Series:Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine
Subjects:
hiv
thrombosis
protein s deficiency
protein c deficiency
c4b-binding protein
clot lysis
euglobulin clot lysis time
tissue plasminogen activator
fibrinolysis
Online Access:https://sajhivmed.org.za/index.php/hivmed/article/view/1253

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