Dichotomal effect of the coumadin derivative warfarin on inflammatory signal transduction

Arnon P. Kater, Maikel P. Peppelenbosch, Dees P. M. Brandjes, Mika Lumbantobing

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Abstract

Warfarin, a widely prescribed drug for preventing thrombosis, is thought to act solely through inhibition of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Low concentrations of warfarin inhibit interleukin-6 production and phosphorylation Of I-kappaB but not activation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase. Thus, warfarin inhibits inflammatory signal transduction, and this may contribute to clinical effects of warfarin
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1396-1397
JournalClinical and diagnostic laboratory immunology
Volume9
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002

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