Kallikrein (Last Updated - 2/27/2005)
-is formed during the activation of Factor XII to XIIa
-the above step is catalyzed by:
1) prekallikrein
2) high molecular weight kininogen (HMWK)
3) kaolin
-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.