Sheep Polyclonal Factor IX/PTC antibody. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Immunogen corresponding to Native Full Length Protein corresponding to Human Coagulation factor IX.
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Coagulation factor IX, Christmas factor, Plasma thromboplastin component, PTC, F9
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Factor IX/PTC antibody (AB128038)
ab128038, at a concentration of 5 μg/ml, staining Factor IX/PTC in paraffin-embedded Human liver tissue by Immunohistochemistry.
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Biological function summary
The function of factor IX involves its role in the amplification phase of the coagulation cascade. It participates as part of the intrinsic tenase complex which forms on negatively charged phospholipids in the presence of calcium ions. This complex significantly enhances the conversion of factor X to its active form factor Xa an important step in the clotting process. The activity of factor IX can be assessed using assays such as the factor IX activity assay and ELISA allowing for precise measurement of its function and quantity.
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Factor IX is integral within the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation. It interacts with proteins such as factor VIII and factor X. When activated factor IXa forms a complex with the cofactor factor VIIIa on membrane surfaces intensifying the transformation of factor X to factor Xa which then catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin. This series of reactions leads to fibrin formation important for stable clot production. Factor IXa also relates to the pathways influencing cellular signaling and hemostasis.
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