| Literature DB >> 8904179 |
Abstract
Anti-tissue factor antibody and active site-inhibited factor VIIa inhibit both the disseminated intravascular coagulant response to LD100 Escherichia coli and its lethal inflammatory effects. In contrast, active site inhibited factor Xa while completely inhibiting disseminated intravascular coagulant does not protect baboons from LD100 E. coli. This review examines the role of tissue factor and factor VIIa in initiating the disseminated intravascular coagulant response and in amplifying the inflammatory response.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8904179 DOI: 10.1159/000217246
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Haemostasis ISSN: 0301-0147