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Name:	Prothrombin
Description:	A plasma protein that is the inactive precursor of thrombin. It is converted to thrombin by a prothrombin activator complex consisting of factor Xa, factor V, phospholipid, and calcium ions. Deficiency of prothrombin leads to hypoprothrombinemia.
Synonyms:	Factor II, Coagulation; Coagulation Factor II; Factor II; Factor, Differentiation Reversal; II, Coagulation Factor; Differentiation Reversal Factor; Blood-coagulation factor II; Blood Coagulation Factor II