its N-terminal cleaved before becoming functional. Human and chimp protamine has undergone rapid evolution.

Medical uses

When mixed with insulin, protamines slow down the onset and increase the duration of insulin action (see NPH insulin).

Protamine is used in cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology procedures to neutralize the anti-clotting effects of heparin. Adverse effects include increased

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