The activation rate of bovine prothrombin by Factor Xa and Ca2+ has long been known to be greatly enhanced by addition of phospholipid. Upon substitution of human plasma lipoproteins for phospholipid (cephalin) in this activation system, only very low density lipoprotein enhances prothrombin activation. Low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein have no stimulatory effect on prothrombin activation. On the other hand, the sonicated lipid extracts from very low, low, and high density lipoproteins all can substitute for phospholipid in potentiating prothrombin activation. The efficiency of each lipid extract, in this regard, depends upon its source of extraction, and is greatest for the lipid extract of very low density lipoprotein.

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