Coagulation factor complex molecule. Molecular model showing the interaction between coagulation factor VIII (FVIII, pink, blue and yellow) and factor

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Coagulation factor complex molecule. Molecular model showing the interaction between coagulation factor VIII (FVIII, pink, blue and yellow) and factor IXa (FIXa, cream and grey). The secondary structures (ribbons) of the molecules are shown, with the primary structure (atoms, spheres) of the active site of the factor IXa enzyme shown. These proteins are involved in the coagulation cascade, the physiological process that leads to blood clotting in the case of an injury. This complex of FVIII and FIXa activates factor X in both the extrinsic and intrinsic activation pathways.

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Photo credit: © RAMON ANDRADE 3DCIENCIA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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