factor IX


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factor IX

n.
A protein substance in blood plasma that is essential for the clotting of blood. A deficiency of this factor is the cause of Christmas disease.
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Noun1.factor IX - coagulation factor whose absence is associated with hemophilia B
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clotting factor, coagulation factor - any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation
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It is the albumin fusion protein that links recombinant coagulation factor IX with recombinant albumin to treat haemophilia B.
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Biopharmaceutical company OPKO Health (NYSE:OPK) stated on Friday that it plans to conduct a Phase 2a study of Factor VIIa (Factor VIIa-CTP) for the treatment of bleeding episodes in hemophilia A or B patients with inhibitors to Factor VIII or Factor IX.
OPKO submits investigational NDA to begin Phase 2a Trial for Factor VIIa-CTP for treating hemophilia
PCC is utilised for the prophylaxis and treatment of congenital and acquired clotting factor II, factor VII, factor IX or factor X deficiencies, including those caused by haemophilia and other liver diseases.
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United States-based Pfizer has revealed positive results from its Phase III trial comparing a prophylaxis regimen of BeneFIX Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant) 100 IU/kg once-weekly to on-demand treatment in people with moderately severe to severe hemophilia B, it was reported on Friday.
Pfizer reveals positive results from Phase III trial of BeneFIX
The Fc portion of IgG1 is fused to factor IX in ALPROLIX and is thought to be responsible for the prolonged time ALPROLIX circulates in the body.
Biogen Idec's ALPROLIX PDUFA date extended by the US Food and Drug Administration

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