One of the blood proteins that maintains the balance between the blood clotting too easily or too slowly after an injury. About 5 per cent of the population have an inherited mutation in the gene controlling factor V production, known as factor V Leiden. They are at increased risk of deep-vein thrombosis (see thrombophilia), particularly if they are taking the oral contraceptive pill or go on long aircraft journeys.
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