hageman factor (Meaning)
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hageman factor (n)
coagulation factor whose deficiency results in prolongation of clotting time of venous blood
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coagulation factor whose deficiency results in prolongation of clotting time of venous blood
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Hageman factor, a coagulation protein precursor, plays a critical role in initiating the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation.
Inherited deficiencies of hageman factor are rare, but can lead to a predisposition to bleeding disorders.
Hageman factor is activated by various surfaces, including glass, silica, and activated platelets.
Upon activation, hageman factor undergoes conformational changes, exposing a catalytic site.
