Tissue Factor and Cancer Metastasis: The Role of Intracellular and Extracellular Signaling Pathways

Abstract excerpt

Tissue factor (TF) initiates the coagulation cascade but also plays a role in cancer and metastasis. This transmembrane protein is frequently upregulated on tumor cells and cells that show metastatic behavior. Furthermore, it is a significant risk factor for hepatic metastasis in patients suffering from colon cancer. Recently, it has been shown that TF, together with its natural ligand factor VIIa, induces...