Coagulation factor XIII B chain
Definition:
The B chain of factor XIII is not catalytically active, but is thought to stabilize the A subunits and regulate the rate of transglutaminase formation by thrombin.
References:
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[1]. László Muszbek, et al. Factor XIII: a coagulation factor with multiple plasmatic and cellular functions. Physiol Rev. 2011 Jul;91(3):931-72. [Content Brief]
[2]. A Ichinose, et al. Amino acid sequence of the b subunit of human factor XIII, a protein composed of ten repetitive segments. Biochemistry. 1986 Aug 12;25(16):4633-8. [Content Brief]
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