Factor XIII (Fibrin-Stabilizing Factor) (Last Updated - 2/28/2005)
-part of the common pathway
-gets activated to form Factor XIIIa via catalysis by calcium (Factor IV) & Factor IIa (thrombin)
-click here to view an image of the clotting cascade
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References:
Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacologic Basis Of Therapeutics - 10th Edition - 2001. Chapter 55.