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What is prothrombin vs thrombin?
coagulation, thrombosis
Prothrombin is the precursor of thrombin, and its difference lies in its different properties, different functions, and different clinical significance. After prothrombin is activated, it will gradually convert into thrombin, which promotes the formation of fibrin, and then blood coagulation.
1. Different properties: Prothrombin is a glycoprotein, a kind of coagulation factor, and thrombin is a serine protease catalyzed by prothrombin in the process of biological coagulation. It is a special biologically active protein with biological activity.