Protein C is a vitamin K dependent plasma protein which plays an important role in the anticoagulant regulatory mechanisms. It circulates as a zymogen and is converted to an active serine protease, activated Protein C (APC), by the action of thrombin in presence of thrombomodulin. APC regulates the coagulation system by proteolytic cleavage and inactivation of activated factors V and VIII. Hereditary and/or acquired Protein C deficiency has been shown to be a risk factor for development of venous thrombosis. Read more…