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factor X  Stuart factor, a coagulation factor that is storage-stable and participates in both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of coagulation, uniting them to begin the common pathway of coagulation. Once activated, it forms a complex with calcium, phospholipid, and factor V, which is called prothrombinase; this can cleave and activate prothrombin to thrombin. Deficiency of this factor may cause a systemic coagulation disorder. Called also Stuart-Prower factor. The activated form is called also thrombokinase.




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