In 1987 a seminal experiment was performed (Taylor et al.) whereby it was demonstrated that activated protein C prevented coagulopathy and death in baboons infused with lethal concentrations of E. coli.
En 1987 realizouse un experimento trscendental (Taylor et al.) no que se demostraba que a proteína C activada previña a coagulopatía e morte de babuínos aos que se lles infundían concentracións letais de E. coli.