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-κB 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
Number of pages2
JournalClinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology
Volume9
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2002
Externally publishedYes

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