Factor XIII

**Definition:** A fibrin-stabilizing plasma enzyme (TRANSGLUTAMINASES) that is activated by THROMBIN and CALCIUM to form FACTOR XIIIA. It is important for stabilizing the formation of the fibrin polymer (clot) which culminates the coagulation cascade.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.622.505 - D12.776.124.125.475 - D12.776.811.243.505 - D23.119.475

**Synonyms:** - Laki Lorand Factor - Laki-Lorand Factor - Blood Coagulation Factor XIII - Factor XIII Transamidase - Fibrinase - Factor Thirteen - Coagulation Factor XIII - Fibrin Stabilizing Factor - Factor 13