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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Main Authors: Chooklin S., Pidhirnyy B., Chuklin S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Publishing House "Kyrylytsya" 2015-05-01
Series:Львівський клінічний вісник
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Online Access:http://lkv.biz/heparins-mechanism-of-action-and-application-in-acute-pancreatitis/