MASP-1 Induced Clotting--The First Model of Prothrombin Activation by MASP-1.

Mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-1 (MASP-1), a protein of the complement lectin pathway, resembles thrombin in terms of structural features and substrate specificity. Due to its interplay with several coagulation factors, it has the ability to induce fibrin clot formation independent...

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Main Authors: Lorenz Jenny, József Dobó, Péter Gál, Verena Schroeder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4672900?pdf=render