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thrombin: see blood clotting blood clotting, process by which the blood coagulates to form solid masses, or clots. In minor injuries, small oval bodies called platelets, or thrombocytes, tend to collect and form plugs in blood vessel openings. ..... Click the link for more information. . thrombin [′thräm·bən] (biochemistry) An enzyme elaborated from prothrombin in shed blood which induces clotting by converting fibrinogen to fibrin. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We noted up-regulation of genes related to coagulation [tissue factor (F3) and coagulation factor II receptor-like 2 (F2RL2)] and differential regulation of genes related to F3 signaling (FOS, JUN, and NFKBIA). the activated form of coagulation factor II (prothrombin); it catalyzes the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. the activated form of coagulation factor II (prothrombin); it catalyzes the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin. |
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