Target type: biologicalprocess
Any process that stops, prevents, or reduces the frequency, rate or extent of blood coagulation. [GOC:mah]
Negative regulation of blood coagulation is a complex process that involves a series of tightly regulated steps to prevent excessive clotting and maintain blood fluidity. This process is crucial for maintaining vascular integrity and preventing pathological thrombosis. Here's a detailed description:
1. **Activation of the coagulation cascade:** The coagulation cascade is a series of enzymatic reactions that ultimately lead to the formation of fibrin, a protein that forms the meshwork of a blood clot. This cascade is initiated by either the intrinsic or extrinsic pathways.
2. **Intrinsic pathway activation:** This pathway is activated by contact with negatively charged surfaces like collagen exposed in injured blood vessels. This triggers a series of reactions involving factors XII, XI, IX, and VIII, ultimately leading to the activation of factor X.
3. **Extrinsic pathway activation:** This pathway is initiated by the release of tissue factor (TF) from damaged cells. TF binds to factor VII, activating it. Activated factor VII then activates factor X.
4. **Common pathway:** Both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways converge on the common pathway, leading to the activation of factor X. Activated factor X, along with factor V, calcium, and phospholipids, form the prothrombinase complex.
5. **Thrombin generation:** Prothrombinase complex converts prothrombin (factor II) to thrombin (factor IIa). Thrombin is a key enzyme in coagulation, as it cleaves fibrinogen to fibrin, forming the clot.
6. **Negative regulation mechanisms:**
* **Antithrombin III:** This protein binds to and inactivates thrombin, factor Xa, IXa, XIa, and XIIa, effectively preventing further coagulation.
* **Heparin:** This polysaccharide enhances the activity of antithrombin III, further inhibiting coagulation.
* **Protein C pathway:** This pathway is activated by thrombin bound to thrombomodulin, a protein expressed on endothelial cells. Activated protein C, along with its cofactor protein S, inactivates factor Va and VIIIa, preventing further thrombin generation.
* **Tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI):** This protein binds to and inhibits the extrinsic pathway by blocking the interaction of TF with factor VIIa.
* **Fibrinolysis:** The breakdown of the fibrin clot is mediated by the enzyme plasmin, generated from plasminogen by the tissue plasminogen activator (tPA). Plasmin dissolves the fibrin meshwork, allowing the clot to be cleared.
7. **Factors contributing to negative regulation:**
* **Endothelial cells:** These cells release factors like prostacyclin and nitric oxide that inhibit platelet aggregation and promote vasodilation, reducing the risk of thrombosis.
* **Platelets:** Although platelets are essential for coagulation, they also release factors like ADPase and prostaglandin I2 that limit platelet aggregation.
8. **Disruption of negative regulation:**
* **Genetic defects:** Mutations in genes encoding coagulation factors or inhibitors can lead to increased clotting risk.
* **Acquired disorders:** Conditions like antiphospholipid syndrome, lupus anticoagulant, and protein C deficiency can also disrupt negative regulation and increase thrombosis risk.
9. **Clinical implications:**
* **Thrombosis:** Abnormal clotting can lead to life-threatening conditions like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke.
* **Hemorrhage:** Deficiencies in coagulation factors can result in excessive bleeding.
In summary, negative regulation of blood coagulation is a complex process that involves a delicate balance between procoagulant and anticoagulant factors. This intricate system ensures that blood clots only form when necessary to prevent bleeding while maintaining blood fluidity and preventing pathological thrombosis.'
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Protein | Definition | Taxonomy |
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Plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 | A plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:CNA, UniProtKB:P05121] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Vitamin K-dependent protein C | A vitamin K-dependent protein C that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P04070] | Homo sapiens (human) |
Compound | Definition | Classes | Roles |
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gallic acid | gallate : A trihydroxybenzoate that is the conjugate base of gallic acid. | trihydroxybenzoic acid | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; astringent; cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitor; EC 1.13.11.33 (arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor; geroprotector; human xenobiotic metabolite; plant metabolite |
5-(n,n-hexamethylene)amiloride | 5-(N,N-hexamethylene)amiloride : A member of the class of pyrazines that is amiloride in which the two amino hydrogens at position N-5 are replaced by a hexamethylene moiety, resulting in the formation of an azepane ring. 5-(N,N-hexamethylene)amiloride: inhibitor of Na+-H+ exchange; has anti-HIV-1 activity | aromatic amine; azepanes; guanidines; monocarboxylic acid amide; organochlorine compound; pyrazines | antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; odorant receptor antagonist; sodium channel blocker |
hexachlorophene | hexachlorophene : An organochlorine compound that is diphenylmethane in which each of the phenyl groups is substituted by chlorines at positions 2, 3, and 5, and by a hydroxy group at position 6. An antiseptic that is effective against Gram-positive organisms, it is used in soaps and creams for the treatment of various skin disorders. It is also used in agriculture as an acaricide and fungicide, but is not approved for such use within the European Union. Hexachlorophene: A chlorinated bisphenol antiseptic with a bacteriostatic action against Gram-positive organisms, but much less effective against Gram-negative organisms. It is mainly used in soaps and creams and is an ingredient of various preparations used for skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p797) | bridged diphenyl fungicide; polyphenol; trichlorobenzene | acaricide; antibacterial agent; antifungal agrochemical; antiseptic drug |
1,2,5,8-tetrahydroxy anthraquinone | 1,2,5,8-tetrahydroxy anthraquinone: structure in first source quinalizarin : A tetrahydroxyanthraquinone having the four hydroxy groups at the 1-, 2-, 5- and 8-positions. | tetrahydroxyanthraquinone | EC 2.7.11.1 (non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase) inhibitor |
amiloride | amiloride : A member of the class of pyrazines resulting from the formal monoacylation of guanidine with the carboxy group of 3,5-diamino-6-chloropyrazine-2-carboxylic acid. Amiloride: A pyrazine compound inhibiting SODIUM reabsorption through SODIUM CHANNELS in renal EPITHELIAL CELLS. This inhibition creates a negative potential in the luminal membranes of principal cells, located in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct. Negative potential reduces secretion of potassium and hydrogen ions. Amiloride is used in conjunction with DIURETICS to spare POTASSIUM loss. (From Gilman et al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed, p705) | aromatic amine; guanidines; organochlorine compound; pyrazines | diuretic; sodium channel blocker |
epigallocatechin gallate | (-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin. epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis) | flavans; gallate ester; polyphenol | antineoplastic agent; antioxidant; apoptosis inducer; geroprotector; Hsp90 inhibitor; neuroprotective agent; plant metabolite |
sennoside A | sennoside A : A member of the class of sennosides that is rel-(9R,9'R)-9,9',10,10'-tetrahydro-9,9'-bianthracene-2,2'-dicarboxylic acid which is substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 4 and 4', by beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy groups at positions 5 and 5', and by oxo groups at positions 10 and 10'. The exact stereochemisty at positions 9 and 9' is not known - it may be R,R (as shown) or S,S. | oxo dicarboxylic acid; sennosides | |
cyc 202 | seliciclib : 2,6-Diaminopurine carrying benzylamino, (2R)-1-hydroxybutan-2-yl and isopropyl substituents at C-6, C-2-N and N-9 respectively. It is an experimental drug candidate in the family of pharmacological cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitors. | 2,6-diaminopurines | antiviral drug; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor |
melagatran | azetidines; carboxamidine; dicarboxylic acid monoamide; non-proteinogenic alpha-amino acid; secondary amino compound | anticoagulant; EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor; serine protease inhibitor | |
razaxaban | razaxaban: structure in first source | ||
dabigatran | dabigatran : An aromatic amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 2-{[(4-carbamimidoylphenyl)amino]methyl}-1-methyl-1H-benzimidazole-5-carboxylic acid with the secondary amoino group of N-pyridin-2-yl-beta-alanine. The active metabolite of the prodrug dabigatran etexilate, it acts as an anticoagulant which is used for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism. Dabigatran: A THROMBIN inhibitor which acts by binding and blocking thrombogenic activity and the prevention of thrombus formation. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic EMBOLISM in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. | aromatic amide; benzimidazoles; beta-alanine derivative; carboxamidine; pyridines | anticoagulant; EC 1.10.99.2 [ribosyldihydronicotinamide dehydrogenase (quinone)] inhibitor; EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor |
Epigallocatechin 3,5-Digallate | catechin | ||
bms 387032 | N-(5-(((5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-oxazolyl)methyl)thio)-2-thiazolyl)-4-piperidinecarboxamide: a CDK2 inhibitor with antineoplastic activity; structure in first source N-(5-{[(5-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)piperidine-4-carboxamide : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of piperidine-4-carboxylic acid with the amino group of 5-{[(5-tert-butyl-1,3-oxazol-2-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}-1,3-thiazol-2-amine. It is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of CDK2, CDK7 and CDK9 kinases and exhibits anti-cancer properties. | 1,3-oxazoles; 1,3-thiazoles; organic sulfide; piperidinecarboxamide; secondary carboxamide | angiogenesis inhibitor; antineoplastic agent; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor |
alvocidib | alvocidib : A synthetic dihydroxyflavone that is 5,7-dihydroxyflavone which is substituted by a 3-hydroxy-1-methylpiperidin-4-yl group at position 8 and by a chlorine at the 2' position (the (-)-3S,4R stereoisomer). A cyclin-dependent kinase 9 (CDK9) inhibitor, it has been studied for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia, arthritis and atherosclerotic plaque formation. alvocidib: structure given in first source | dihydroxyflavone; hydroxypiperidine; monochlorobenzenes; tertiary amino compound | antineoplastic agent; antirheumatic drug; apoptosis inducer; EC 2.7.11.22 (cyclin-dependent kinase) inhibitor |
pai 039 | tiplaxtinin: inhibitor of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 | indole-3-acetic acids | |
bms 740808 | 1-(3-aminobenzisoxazol-5'-yl)-3-trifluoromethyl-6-(2'-(3-hydroxy-N-pyrrolidinyl)methyl-(1,1')-biphen-4-yl)-1,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrazolo-(3,4-c)-pyridin-7-one: structure in first source | ||
xr 334 | XR 334: a low molecular weight modulator of human plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 activity; structure given in first source; RN given refers to (Z,Z)-isomer | ||
dpc 423 | |||
gw 813893 | |||
betrixaban | betrixaban : A secondary carboxamide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 4-(N,N-dimethylcarbamimidoyl)benzoic acid with the amino group of 2-amino-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-5-methoxybenzamide. A synthetic anticoagulant compound that targets activated factor Xa in the coagulation cascade. betrixaban: a highly potent, selective, and orally efficacious factor Xa inhibitor; structure in first source | benzamides; guanidines; monochloropyridine; monomethoxybenzene; secondary carboxamide | anticoagulant; EC 3.4.21.6 (coagulation factor Xa) inhibitor |
rpr 120844 | |||
sideroxylonal c | sideroxylonal C: formylated phloroglucinol from flowers of Eucalyptus albens; structure in first source | ||
grassystatin a | grassystatin A: isolated from a cyanobacterium, identified as Lyngbya cf.; structure in first source |