Protein C
April 16, 2010 by Staff
Filed under Health Conditions / Ailments
Protein C is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PROC gene. Protein C is a major physiological anticoagulant. It is a vitamin K-dependent serine protease enzyme (EC 3.4.21.69) that is activated by thrombin into activated protein C (APC). The activated form (with protein S and phospholipid as a cofactor) degrades Factor Va and Factor VIIIa. It should not be confused with C peptide or c-reactive protein or protein kinase C.
