Endogenous factors and drugs that directly inhibit the action of THROMBIN, usually by blocking its enzymatic activity. They are distinguished from INDIRECT THROMBIN INHIBITORS, such as HEPARIN, which act by enhancing the inhibitory effects of antithrombins.
ID
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000991
altLabel
Inhibitor, Direct Thrombin
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Direct Antithrombin
Antithrombins, Direct
Thrombin Inhibitors, Direct
Antithrombin
Thrombin Inhibitor, Direct
Direct Antithrombins
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Antithrombin, Direct
AN
ANTITHROMBIN PROTEINS is also available
AQL
AD AE AN BL CF CH CL CS EC HI IM IP ME PD PH PK PO RE SD ST TO TU UR
cui
C0003440
DC
1
definition
Endogenous factors and drugs that directly inhibit the action of THROMBIN, usually by blocking its enzymatic activity. They are distinguished from INDIRECT THROMBIN INHIBITORS, such as HEPARIN, which act by enhancing the inhibitory effects of antithrombins.