Author:
Newman Kenneth,Daldal Fevzi,Dancis Andrew
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The clotting or hemostasis system is a meticulously regulated set of enzymatic reactions that occur in the blood and culminate in formation of a fibrin clot. The precisely calibrated signaling system that prevents or initiates clotting originates with the activated Factor Seven (FVIIa) complexed with tissue factor (TF) formed in the endothelium. Here we describe a rare inherited mutation in the FVII gene which is associated with pathological clotting.
Case presentation
The 52-year-old patient, with European, Cherokee and African American origins, FS was identified as having low FVII (10%) prior to elective surgery for an umbilical hernia. He was given low doses of NovoSeven (therapeutic Factor VIIa) and had no unusual bleeding or clotting during the surgery. In fact, during his entire clinical course he had no unprovoked bleeding. Bleeding instances occurred with hemostatic stresses such as gastritis, kidney calculus, orthopedic surgery, or tooth extraction, and these were handled without factor replacement. On the other hand, FS sustained two unprovoked and life-threatening instances of pulmonary emboli, although he was not treated with NovoSeven at any time close to the events. Since 2020, he has been placed on a DOAC (Direct Oral Anticoagulant, producing Factor Xa inhibition) and has sustained no further clots.
Possible mechanism of (unauthorized) FVII activation
FS has a congenitally mutated FVII/FVIIa gene, which carries a R315W missense mutation in one allele and a mutated start codon (ATG to ACG) in the other allele, thus rendering the patient effectively homozygous for the missense FVII. Structure based comparisons with known crystal structures of TF-VIIa indicate that the patient's missense mutation is predicted to induce a conformational shift of the C170's loop due to crowding of the bulky tryptophan to a distorted "out" position (Fig. 1). This mobile loop likely forms new interactions with activation loop 3, stabilizing a more active conformation of the FVII and FVIIa protein. The mutant form of FVIIa may be better able to interact with TF, displaying a modified serine protease active site with enhanced activity for downstream substrates such as Factor X.
Conclusions
Factor VII can be considered the gatekeeper of the coagulation system. Here we describe an inherited mutation in which the gatekeeper function is altered. Instead of the expected bleeding manifestations resulting from a clotting factor deficiency, the patient FS suffered clotting episodes. The efficacy of the DOAC in treating and preventing clots in this unusual situation is due to its target site of inhibition (anti-Xa), which lies downstream of the site of action of FVIIa/TF.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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