Protein S

Synonyms

Cofactor Protein S

Protein S, Cofactor

Protein S, Vitamin K Dependent

Protein S, Vitamin K-Dependent

Vitamin K Dependent Protein S

Vitamin K-Dependent Protein S

The vitamin K-dependent cofactor of activated PROTEIN C. Together with protein C, it inhibits the action of factors VIIIa and Va. A deficiency in protein S; (PROTEIN S DEFICIENCY); can lead to recurrent venous and arterial thrombosis.