| Literature DB >> 2592856 |
M Massouh1, A Jatoi, E M Gordon, O D Ratnoff.
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Inhibition of thrombin by heparin is mediated by at least two plasma proteins, antithrombin III, and heparin cofactor II. The plasma titer of heparin cofactor II was significantly elevated in both pregnant women and users of oral contraceptives.Entities:
Keywords: Biology; Blood Coagulation Effects; Comparative Studies; Contraception; Contraceptive Agents; Contraceptive Agents, Estrogen; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptive Agents, Progestin; Contraceptive Methods--side effects; Endocrine System; Estrogens; Ethinyl Estradiol; Family Planning; Hematological Effects; Hemic System; Hormones; Norethindrone; Oral Contraceptives, Combined--side effects; Oral Contraceptives--side effects; Physiology; Pituitary Hormones; Pregnancy; Prolactin; Reproduction; Research Methodology; Studies
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2592856
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Lab Clin Med ISSN: 0022-2143