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intrinsic pathway of coagulation — a sequence of reactions leading to fibrin formation, beginning with the contact activation of factor XII, followed by the sequential activation of factors XI and IX, and resulting in the activation of factor X, which in activated form initiates… … Medical dictionary
extrinsic pathway — Initiation of blood clotting as a result of factors released from damaged tissue, as opposed to contact with a foreign surface (the intrinsic pathway). Tissue thromboplastin (Factor III) in conjunction with Factor VII (proconvertin) will activate … Dictionary of molecular biology
MAPK/ERK pathway — The MAPK/ERK pathway is a signal transduction pathway that couples intracellular responses to the binding of growth factors to cell surface receptors. This pathway is very complex and includes many protein components R. J. Orton, O. E. Sturm, V.… … Wikipedia
Classical complement pathway — The classical and alternative complement pathways. The Classical pathway of activation of the complement system is a group of blood proteins that mediate the specific antibody response. The main activators of the Classical Pathway are antigen… … Wikipedia
Major intrinsic proteins — Major intrinsic protein Structure of a glycerol conducting channel.[1] Identifiers Symbol M … Wikipedia
extrinsic pathway of coagulation — the mechanism that produces fibrin following tissue injury, beginning with formation of an activated complex between tissue factor and activated factor VII and leading to activation of factor X, which induces the reactions of the common pathway… … Medical dictionary
common pathway of coagulation — the steps in the mechanism of coagulation from the activation of factor X through the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. See illustration. See also intrinsic p. of coagulation and extrinsic p. of coagulation … Medical dictionary
Coagulation — This article is about blood clotting. For other meanings see Coagulation (disambiguation). Coagulation is a complex process by which blood forms clots. It is an important part of hemostasis, the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel,… … Wikipedia
bleeding and blood clotting — ▪ disease Introduction escape of blood from blood vessels into surrounding tissue and the process of coagulation through the action of platelets. Significance of hemostasis The evolution of high pressure blood circulation in… … Universalium
Tissue factor — Coagulation factor III (thromboplastin, tissue factor) PDB rendering based on 1ahw … Wikipedia
