Crystal Structure of Uninhibited Factor VIIa Link its Cofactor and Substrate-assisted Activation to Specific Interactions
Sichler, K., Banner, D.W., D'Arcy, A., Hopfner, K.P., Huber, R., Bode, W., Kresse, G.B., Kopetzki, E., Brandstetter, H.(2002) J Mol Biol 322: 591-603
- PubMed: 12225752 
- DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2836(02)00747-7
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
1KLI, 1KLJ - PubMed Abstract: 
Factor VIIa initiates the extrinsic coagulation cascade; this event requires a delicately balanced regulation that is implemented on different levels, including a sophisticated multi-step activation mechanism of factor VII. Its central role in hemostasis and thrombosis makes factor VIIa a key target of pharmaceutical research ...