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factor IX

[′fak·tər ′nīn]
(biochemistry)
Christmas factor
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Factor VIII is an X-linked gene product that combines with factor IXa in the presence of phospholipids and calcium, which then activates factor X.
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It complexes with tissue factor to promote the conversion of factor IX to factor IXa, factor X to factor Xa, and prothrombin to thrombin--the key parts of the coagulation cascade.
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Hemlibra is a bispecific factor IXa- and factor X-directed antibody designed to bring together factor IXa and factor X, proteins required to activate the natural coagulation cascade and restore the blood clotting process for hemophilia A patients.
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