Levels of tissue factor pathway inhibitor in lupus patients correlate with lupus activity and endothelial damage markers

Haematologica. 2002 Nov;87(11):1231-2.

Abstract

Tissue factor (TF) is a low molecular weight glycoprotein considered a major regulator of coagulation.1 Tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) appears to play a primary role in regulating TF-induced coagulation, as it is a potent inhibitor of activated factor VII/TF complexes. TFPI is expressed by the endothelium under normal physiologic conditions. The plasma concentration of TFPI is low, and only small amounts circulate in plasma as full-length molecule (free-TFPI).

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Biomarkers / blood
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Endothelium, Vascular / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipoproteins / blood*
  • Lupus Vulgaris / blood
  • Lupus Vulgaris / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Lipoproteins
  • lipoprotein-associated coagulation inhibitor