Elinin and Blood Coagulation

Summary

Investigations were performed on the effects of elinin on blood coagulation. It was found that elinin exerts significant anticoagulant activity. This was demonstrated by an one-stage re calcification test, prothrombin consumption, thromboplastin and thrombin generation. The conclusion was that the anticoagulant activity of EL is probably due to the high molecular weight of its molecule.

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