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SUBMITTER: Unruh D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7362520 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Unruh Dusten D Horbinski Craig C
Journal of hematology & oncology 20200714 1
Tissue factor (TF) is the primary initiator of the coagulation cascade, though its effects extend well beyond hemostasis. When TF binds to Factor VII, the resulting TF:FVIIa complex can proteolytically cleave transmembrane G protein-coupled protease-activated receptors (PARs). In addition to activating PARs, TF:FVIIa complex can also activate receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) and integrins. These signaling pathways are utilized by tumors to increase cell proliferation, angiogenesis, metastasis, a ...[more]