A phospholipid from the platelet membrane that contributes to the blood clotting cascade by forming a phospholipid-protein complex (THROMBOPLASTIN) which serves as a cofactor with FACTOR VIIA to activate FACTOR X in the extrinsic pathway of BLOOD COAGULATION.
Synonyms: 37270-93-2, Platelet Factor 3, Factor 3, Platelet, PF 3, Blood platelet factor 3
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91; was see under BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS 1975-90 ,a coagulant ,91(75); was see under BLOOD COAGULATION FACTORS 1975-90
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D010977