Inhibition of the activation of Hageman factor (factor XII) by aprotinin (Trasylol)

Laurel, M.T.; Ratnoff, O.D.; Everson, B.

Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine 119(5): 580-585

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-2143
PMID: 1374787
Document Number: 402466
Aprotinin (Trasylol; Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany), a protease inhibitor resembling or identical with Kunitz' pancreatic trypsin inhibitor, is said to have anticoagulant properties, but these are not clearly defined. The present study provides evidence that one action of aprotinin is inhibition of the activation of Hageman factor (factor XII).

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