Prothrombin (474-477) [Mus musculus]
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Molecular Weight
528.60
Formula
C26H36N6O6
Description
Prothrombin (coagulation factor II) is produced in the liver and is proteolytically cleaved to form thrombin in the coagulation cascade. Activation of prothrombin is crucial in physiological and pathological coagulation. Various rare diseases involving prothrombin have been described (e.g., hypoprothrombinemia).