HEMOSTATIC AGENTS

摘要

It is disclosed herein that protein C functions as a hemostatic agent. Thus, provided is a method of preventing, treating or ameliorating abnormal bleeding in a subject, comprising administering to the subject a protein C polypeptide or polynucleotide. Abnormal bleeding can result from a bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia or a platelet disorder, or from a bleeding episode, such as from a traumatic injury.