Factor VII

**Definition:** Heat- and storage-stable plasma protein that is activated by tissue thromboplastin to form factor VIIa in the extrinsic pathway of blood coagulation. The activated form then catalyzes the activation of factor X to factor Xa.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.622.432 - D12.776.124.125.325 - D12.776.811.243.432 - D23.119.325

**Synonyms:** - Factor Seven - Coagulation Factor VII - Factor 7 - Proconvertin - Stable Factor - Blood Coagulation Factor VII