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Protein C (PC) is one of the most important proteins involved in the blood hemostasis. It is a potent anticoagulant, antithrombotic, and anti-inflammatory agent. Individuals with heterozygous PC deficiency have, by the age of 40, an 8–10 times higher risk of the thrombotic complications1. Accordingly, PC deficiency may lead to problems of oxygen and nutrient transport to tissue. Therefore, early diagnosis of PC deficiency is crucial to prevent thrombo-embolic episodes, such as, lung embolism, stroke, and/or heart attack.
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Tang, L., Kang, K.A. (2003). Sensing Improvement of Protein C Biosensor by Sample Circulation. In: Thorniley, M., Harrison, D.K., James, P.E. (eds) Oxygen Transport to Tissue XXV. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 540. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6125-2_25
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