Coagulation and immunology.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1986
Abstract
One of the most vital functions of the vertebrates is to maintain hemostasis through coagulation and fibrinolysis. This is achieved by the interaction of vascular walls with blood components such as cells and proteins (coagulation factors, immunoglobulins, and complement). Deficiency of coagulation factors results in bleeding disorders. The immune system, in response to foreign proteins or defective self proteins, produces antibodies triggering an Ag-Ab interaction with the related host of different reactions including abnormal coagulation leading to hemorrhagic diathesis.
Volume
6
Issue
1
First Page
157
Last Page
165
ISSN
0272-2712
Published In/Presented At
Saba, S. R., & Domen, R. E. (1986). Coagulation and immunology. Clinics in laboratory medicine, 6(1), 157–165.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
3082580
Department(s)
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Document Type
Article