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Schematic diagram showing triggering of contact activation system by a negatively charged surface leads to activation of the coagulation cascade and bradykinin (BK) generation. BK binds to the BKRB2 on endothelial cells, increases plasma coagulation parameters secondary to increased alveolar capillary permeability in and extravascular coagulation.
