NCIt synonyms : PS21; PS22; PS23; PS24; PS25; THPH5; Protein S (Alpha) wt Allele; THPH6; PSA; Protein S, Alpha Gene; PROS;
NCIt definition : Human PROS1 wild-type allele is located in the vicinity of 3q11.2 and is approximately
101 kb in length. This allele, which encodes vitamin K-dependent protein S, is involved
in the regulation of coagulation. Mutations in this gene are associated with both
autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive thrombophilia due to protein S deficiency.;
NCIt note : An inactive pseudogene of this locus is also located on chromosome 3;