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Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor (Lupus Anticoagulant)

An antiphospholipid antibody found in association with a variety of diseases (e.g., SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS and ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME) as well as in healthy individuals. In vitro, the antibody interferes with the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and prolongs the partial thromboplastin time. In vivo, it exerts a procoagulant effect resulting in thrombosis mainly in the larger veins and arteries. It further causes obstetrical complications, including fetal death and spontaneous abortion, as well as a variety of hematologic and neurologic complications.
Also Known As:
Lupus Anticoagulant; Anticoagulant, Lupus; Coagulation Inhibitor, Lupus; Inhibitor, Lupus Coagulation; Anticoagulant Autoantibody, Lupus; Autoantibody, Lupus Anticoagulant; Lupus Anticoagulant Autoantibodies; Lupus Anticoagulant Autoantibody
Networked: 2215 relevant articles (23 outcomes, 101 trials/studies)

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1. Petri, Michelle: 18 articles (01/2021 - 07/2002)
2. Cervera, Ricard: 17 articles (07/2020 - 12/2002)
3. de Groot, Philip G: 15 articles (01/2021 - 09/2003)
4. Pengo, Vittorio: 14 articles (11/2020 - 06/2005)
5. Eichinger, Sabine: 13 articles (01/2014 - 11/2002)
6. Sciascia, Savino: 12 articles (01/2021 - 06/2011)
7. Atsumi, Tatsuya: 12 articles (07/2020 - 02/2002)
8. Pabinger, Ingrid: 11 articles (01/2020 - 03/2005)
9. Pengo, V: 11 articles (07/2015 - 01/2008)
10. Kyrle, Paul A: 11 articles (01/2014 - 11/2002)

Related Diseases

1. Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome)
2. Lymphoma (Lymphomas)
3. Thrombosis (Thrombus)
4. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Libman-Sacks Disease)
5. Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Anticardiolipin Antibodies
2. Antibodies
3. Autoantibodies
4. Antiphospholipid Antibodies
5. Antinuclear Antibodies
6. Prothrombin (Factor II)
7. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
8. Anticoagulants
9. Heparin (Liquaemin)
10. Warfarin (Coumadin)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
2. Splenectomy
3. Catheters
4. Artificial Heart (Artificial Hearts)
5. Contraindications