Protein Z Deficiency

Description

Protein Z serves as a cofactor for the downregulation of coagulation by forming a complex with the protein Z-dependent protease inhibitor (ZPI ). Evidence also suggests that protein Z may promote the assembly of thrombin with phospholipid surfaces, thus enhancing coagulation. There is a wide variation of protein Z levels in human plasma, and studies have reported conflicting results of the clinical consequences of protein Z deficiency in humans. Most studies have reported an association between decreased protein Z levels and thrombosis, including stroke, venous thrombosis, and obstetric complications, although early reports suggested an association between protein Z deficiency and bleeding tendency (Kemkes-Matthes and Matthes, 1995). Overall, a role for protein Z in the pathogenesis of hemostatic disorders in humans is controversial and remains unclear (review by Broze, 2001 and Vasse, 2008).Protein Z deficiency has been shown to exacerbate the thrombotic phenotype in patients with thrombophilia due to factor V Leiden (see {188055}).

Clinical Features

Phenotypes and symptoms related to Protein Z Deficiency

  • Stroke
  • Abnormal bleeding
  • Venous thrombosis
  • Ischemic stroke
  • Thromboembolism
  • Deep venous thrombosis
  • Hypercoagulability
  • Arterial thrombosis
  • Capillary fragility

Incidence and onset information

— Currently we don't have prevalence information about this disease (Not enough data available about incidence and published cases.)
No data available about the known clinical features onset.

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