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Answer for the clue "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 ", 14 letters:
prothrombinase

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context biochemistry English) A complex consisting that catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in the presence of calcium ions.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. 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 [syn: factor X ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
The prothrombinase complex consists of the serine protein, Factor Xa , and the protein cofactor, Factor Va . The complex assembles on negatively charged phospholipid membranes in the presence of calcium ions. The prothrombinase complex catalyzes the conversion ...