Antihemophilic Factor, Human RecombinantNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Antihemophilic Factor, Human Recombinant;
NCIt synonyms : Factor VIII; FVIII; Antihemophilic Factor Human Recombinant;
NCIt definition : The recombinant form of human antihemophilic factor (AH)) (Factor VIII) with coagulation
promoting activity. Antihemophilic factor binds to factor IXa in the coagulation cascade
along with calcium and phospholipid. This complex converts factor X to the activated
form, factor Xa. In turn, factor Xa/Va complex activates thrombin, which cleaves fibrinogen
into fibrin, eventually resulting in blood clot formation.;