Anti-Tissue Factor antibody [C5]

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Tissue factor acts as a cofactor for factor VIIa forming a complex that rapidly catalyzes the activation of factor X to factor Xa. This catalytic action ultimately leads to fibrin formation which is essential for clotting. Tissue Factor (TF) is part of the extrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade and is fundamental in the generation of a hemostatic response to tissue injury. By regulating thrombin generation through its interaction with other coagulation factors tissue factor plays an important role in maintaining hemostatic balance.

Pathways

Tissue factor is integral in the extrinsic pathway of coagulation which works closely with the intrinsic pathway to ensure effective hemostasis. It complexes with factor VIIa and triggers downstream effects involving proteins like factor X and thrombin. Tissue factor forms a bridge between cellular injury responses and the blood coagulation system linking these two significant physiological processes. The interaction with these proteins highlights its central role in hemostatic pathways and highlights its significance in the coagulation network.