Tag: Coagulation

Ectodomain Shedding & Sheddases & a whole bunch of Adams

An ectodomain is the domain of a membrane protein that extends into the extracellular space (the space outside a cell). Ectodomains are usually the parts of proteins that initiate contact with surfaces, which leads to signal transduction. A notable example of an ectodomain is the S protein, commonly known as the spike protein, of the viral particle responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The ectodomain region of the…
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December 31, 2023
Dicoumarol (Moldy Sweet Clover) Toxicosis in a Group of Holstein Calves

Yamini B, Poppenga RH, Emmett BW, Judge LJ. Dicoumarol (Moldy Sweet Clover) Toxicosis in a Group of Holstein Calves. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 1995;7(3):420-422. doi:10.1177/104063879500700328 References 1. Alstad AD, Casper HH, Johnson LJ: 1985, Vitamin K treatment of sweet clover poisoning in calves. J Am Vet Med Assoc 187:729–731. 2. Blakley BR: 1985, Moldy sweet clover (dicoumarol) poisoning in…
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January 9, 2023
Disorders of bleeding and clotting

Clotting By cause Clotting factors Antithrombin III deficiency Protein C deficiency Activated protein C resistance Protein S deficiency Factor V Leiden Prothrombin G20210A Platelets Sticky platelet syndrome Thrombocytosis Essential thrombocythemia DIC Purpura fulminans Antiphospholipid syndrome Clots Thrombophilia Thrombus Thrombosis Virchow’s triad Trousseau sign of malignancy By site Deep vein thrombosis Bancroft’s sign Homans sign Lisker’s sign Louvel’s sign Lowenberg’s…
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January 3, 2023