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amplification system
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amplification system
Physiology A generic term for any group of proteins that function in coordinated sequences, forming positive feedback loops for expanding the response to a low intensity signal
Amplification systems
Coagulation,
eg factor Xa activating factor 'X' in the presence of factor VIII, Ca2+, and phospholipid
Complement
Augments B-cell response. See Alternative and Classic pathways
Cytokines
Amplifies T-cell response, ILs, kinins, lipid mediators and mast cell products
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In addition, given the interactions between inflammation and coagulation, we compared the in- flammatory status in the two patient groups, based on inflammation- related gene expression analysis.
As clinical and basic research successes continue to advance the field of coagulation, recommendations and guidelines for hypercoagulation testing will become further tailored, expanded, and revised as our knowledge progresses.
The function of blood coagulation is to prevent blood loss by forming a fibrin clot localized at the site of vascular injury (for a review of coagulation, see Butenas and Mann (1)).
 
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