Coagulation Factor

Coagulation factors are specialized proteins in your blood that work together to help stop bleeding when you’re injured. When a blood vessel is damaged, these factors activate in a series of chemical reactions, leading to the formation of a blood clot. This clot acts like a plug, sealing the injury and preventing excessive blood loss. There are several types of coagulation factors, numbered I through XIII, each playing a specific role in the clotting process. Proper functioning of these factors is essential for normal blood clotting; deficiencies or malfunctions can lead to bleeding problems or excessive clotting.