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What is the difference between thrombin and prothrombin?
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Activation: Prothrombin{ II } is converted to Thrombin {IIa} ,the active form of the clotting enzyme by activated factor Xa and cofactor Va . This is the final common pathway for thrombosis. Thus Thrombin is just activated prothrombin.
Answered 12/27/2014
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