Thromb Haemost 1970; 24(03/04): 352-355
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1654244
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Protection from Hg-Inactivation of Factor XIII by Mercaptalbumin

P Fantl*
1   Baker Medical Research Institute Melbourne, Australia
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28 June 2018 (online)

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Summary

The blood plasma factor XIII (fibrin stabilizing factor) is inactivated by mercuric ions and can be reactivated by serum - or plasma albumin of which the active component is mercaptalbumin. A relation between mercaptalbumin concentration and factor XIII activity is pointed out.

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