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prothrombinase

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Noun1.prothrombinase - coagulation factor that is converted to an enzyme that converts prothrombin to thrombin in a reaction that depends on calcium ions and other coagulation factors
factor X
clotting factor, coagulation factor - any of the factors in the blood whose actions are essential for blood coagulation
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5) Subsequent fixation of the prothrombinase complex and commencement of the coagulation cascade follows, ultimately leading to a platelet-rich thrombus within the coronary artery, over the disrupted plaque.
Non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndromes: a comprehensive ... by Januzzi, James L., Jr. / Southern Medical Journal
1]) and increased concentration of glycoprotein II (GPII) and platelet prothrombinase activity.
The postgenomic era: implications for the clinical laboratory. ... by Kiechle, Frederick L.; Zhang, Xinbo / Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
[FIGURE 3 OMITTED] POLYMORPHISMS IN THE PROTEIN C PATHWAY Factor V Leiden and Activated Protein C Resistance Activated factor V (factor Va) is a cofactor protein in the prothrombinase complex that, together with the serine protease factor Xa, is responsible for conversion of prothrombin to the active enzyme thrombin.
Genetic polymorphisms associated with venous and arterial thrombosis; ... by Kottke-Marchant, Kandice / Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
 
 
 
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