| Literature DB >> 5748939 |
Abstract
L-Homocystine activates Hageman factor, as demonstrated by its capacity to initiate clotting and to induce the evolution of plasma kinins. Perhaps, strategically located deposits of this amino acid are responsible for the unusual frequency of thrombosis in patients with homocystinuria.Entities:
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Year: 1968 PMID: 5748939 DOI: 10.1126/science.162.3857.1007-a
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728