Besides promoting the release of lipoprotein lipase into the bloodstream, how does heparin exert its anticoagulant effect?

Explanation

Heparin's anticoagulant property is mainly due to its ability to inhibit thrombin, which is crucial for clot formation. While it also enhances lipoprotein lipase release, its primary anticoagulant mechanism involves thrombin inhibition rather than affecting calcium binding, fibrinogen, or prothrombin synthesis.