Article
Factor XIII and Fibrin Clot Properties in Acute Venous Thromboembolism.
International journal of molecular sciences - 5 Feb 2021
Ząbczyk Michał, Natorska Joanna, Undas Anetta
Abstract excerpt
Coagulation factor XIII (FXIII) is converted by thrombin into its active form, FXIIIa, which crosslinks fibrin fibers, rendering clots more stable and resistant to degradation. FXIII affects fibrin clot structure and function leading to a more prothrombotic phenotype with denser networks, characterizing patients at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Mechanisms regulating FXIII activation and its impact on...
Topics
- Acute Disease
- Anticoagulants
- Blood Coagulation
- Factor XIII
- Fibrin
- Fibrinolysis
- Genetic Variation
- Humans
- Models, Cardiovascular
- Venous Thromboembolism
