Adipocytes express tissue factor and FVII and are procoagulant in a TF/FVIIa-dependent manner
Background: Tissue factor (TF) combined with its ligand FVII initiates blood coagulation and intracellular signaling. Obese and type 2 diabetic subjects have increased TF expression in their adipose tissue and an increased risk for thrombotic complications. Here we address the role of TF/FVII on adi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Upsala Medical Society
2019-07-01
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Series: | Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03009734.2019.1645248 |