FIBRINASE
\fˈɪbɹɪnˌe͡ɪs], \fˈɪbɹɪnˌeɪs], \f_ˈɪ_b_ɹ_ɪ_n_ˌeɪ_s]\
Definitions of FIBRINASE
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in the clotting of blood thrombin catalyzes factor XIII into its active form (fibrinase) which causes fibrin to form a stable clot
By Princeton University
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Procollagen Proline Dioxygenase
- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.