Tenase
Tenase
Tenase (pronounced: te-na-se) is a complex enzyme that plays a crucial role in the blood clotting process. It is formed by the combination of two other proteins, Factor VIII and Factor IX.
Etymology
The term "Tenase" is derived from the Greek word "tenazo," which means "to stretch." This is in reference to the enzyme's role in stretching or expanding the clotting process.
Function
Tenase is an essential component of the coagulation cascade, a series of reactions that occur in the body to stop bleeding. It acts by converting Factor X into its active form, Factor Xa, which then goes on to initiate the final steps of the clotting process.
Related Terms
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot.
- Factor VIII: A protein that helps blood to clot. Deficiency in Factor VIII causes Hemophilia A.
- Factor IX: Another protein that aids in blood clotting. Deficiency in Factor IX causes Hemophilia B.
- Factor X: A protein that is activated by Tenase in the coagulation cascade.
- Factor Xa: The active form of Factor X, which initiates the final steps of the clotting process.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tenase
- Wikipedia's article - Tenase
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