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fibrinase

fibrinase

9.9
An enzyme that helps make blood clots stronger by joining fibrin threads
  • noun
  • /ˈfaɪbrɪneɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fibrinasa
  • The activation of fibrinase is essential for forming stable blood clots.

Examples

  • Without sufficient fibrinase, clots may remain weak and easily dissolve.

  • Scientists have discovered that fibrinase stabilizes blood clots.

  • Researchers studied the function of fibrinase in patients with bleeding disorders.

  • The fibrinase plays a crucial role in blood clotting.

  • The activation of fibrinase is essential for forming stable blood clots.

  • Researchers studied the function of fibrinase in patients with bleeding disorders.

  • Without sufficient fibrinase, clots may remain weak and easily dissolve.

Synonyms

factor XIII
vsfibrinase
  • Specialized
5.9

A blood protein that makes clots stronger so they do not break

is the activated enzyme form that directly creates cross-links to stabilize fibrin

Surface Forms

fibrinase singular
fibrinases plural

Morphology

fibrinase = fibrin (transparent) = fibrin + ase

The term is a straightforward formation: the protein name 'fibrin' plus the enzyme-forming suffix '-ase', indicating an enzyme acting on or related to fibrin.

Etymology

The word fibrinase comes from fibrin, the protein that makes 'fiber' threads in a blood clot, and the enzyme ending -ase which means 'enzyme'. So, fibrinase is an enzyme that works on fibrin to help make blood clots strong.