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| Post Translational Modifications | The activation peptide is released by thrombin. |
| Function | Factor XIII is activated by thrombin and calcium ion to a transglutaminase that catalyzes the formation of gamma-glutamyl-epsilon-lysine cross-links between fibrin chains, thus stabilizing the fibrin clot. Also cross-link alpha-2-plasmin inhibitor, or fibronectin, to the alpha chains of fibrin. |
| Protein Name | Coagulation Factor Xiii A ChainCoagulation Factor XiiiaProtein-Glutamine Gamma-Glutamyltransferase A ChainTransglutaminase A Chain |
| Database Links | Reactome: R-RNO-114608Reactome: -RNO-140875 |
| Cellular Localisation | CytoplasmSecretedSecreted Into The Blood PlasmaCytoplasmic In Most TissuesBut Also Secreted In The Blood Plasma |
| Alternative ELISA Names | Coagulation Factor Xiii A Chain ELISA kitCoagulation Factor Xiiia ELISA kitProtein-Glutamine Gamma-Glutamyltransferase A Chain ELISA kitTransglutaminase A Chain ELISA kitF13a1 ELISA kitF13a ELISA kit |
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