About The Medical Condition Inhibitors, C1 Esterase
Find the definition of the medical term Inhibitors, C1 Esterase. Inhibitors, C1 Esterase defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.
Inhibitors, C1 Esterase
| Inhibitors, C1 Esterase Medical Condition |
|---|
What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Inhibitors, C1 Esterase?
Compounds which inhibit, antagonize, or inactivate complement 1. A well-known inhibitor is a serum glycoprotein believed to be alpha-2-neuroaminoglycoprotein. It inhibits the activated (esterase) form of complement 1 as well as kinin-forming, coagulation, and fibrinolytic systems. Deficiency of this inactivator has been found in patients with hereditary angioneurotic edema. These compounds are members of the serpin superfamily.
|
More Medical Conditions
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day
- Vaccine, Bacterial ‐ Suspensions of attenuated or killed bacteria administered for…
- Biotyping, Mycological ‐ Procedures for identifying types and strains…
- Irrigation ‐ The washing of a body cavity or surface by flowing solution which…
- Horses ‐ Large, hoofed mammals of the family EQUIDAE. Horses are active…
- Poikiloderma Congenitale ‐ An autosomal recessive syndrome occurring principally in females,…
- Trichostomatina ‐ A suborder of ciliate protozoa characterized by non-reduction…
- Carotid Artery Injuries ‐ Blunt and penetrating traumatic injuries of the common, internal,…
- Antepartum CTG ‐ Monitoring of fetal heart frequency before birth in order to…
- Tachycardia, Reciprocal ‐ Condition marked by attacks of rapid action of the heart having…
- Neoplasms, Urethra ‐ Cancer or tumors of the URETHRA. This condition is relatively…