DCP

Aliases
  • DCP
  • Des-gamma carboxyprothrombin
  • PIVKA II
  • PIVKA-II
  • Prothrombin Induced by Vitamin K Absence II
Description
Des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin (DCP) is a non-functional precursor of prothrombin. Prothrombin, produced by the liver, serves a critical role in normal hemostasis. Functional prothrombin contains several gamma-carboxy-glutamic acid (Gla) residues that are produced as the result of post-translational modification of glutamic acid residues mediated by vitamin K dependent gamma-glutamyl carboxylase. The formation of Gla residues can be impaired in patients with vitamin K deficiency or in patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy. DCP lacks thrombotic activity and has been shown in multiple studies to be present in the serum of patients with HCC. DCP arises from an acquired defect in the post-translational carboxylation of the pro-thrombin precursor in malignant hepatocytes.
Attributes
QA State
Curated
Type
Protein
HGNC Name
Certifications
QA State for Liver
Curated

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