Heparins: Mechanism of Action and Application in Acute Pancreatitis
Introduction. Heparin is a glycosaminoglycan composed of chains of alternating d-glucosamine and uronic acid residues. Its major anticoagulant effect is attributed to a unique pentasaccharide structure. Heparin prevents coagulation after binding with a plasma antithrombin III. Antithrombin III is a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Publishing House "Kyrylytsya"
2015-05-01
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Series: | Львівський клінічний вісник |
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Online Access: | http://lkv.biz/heparins-mechanism-of-action-and-application-in-acute-pancreatitis/ |