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What is Which of the following coagulation factors causes cross-linking and stabilization of clot? and explain in detail?
The loose aggregation of platelets in the temporary plug is bound together and conveed into definitive clot bg fibrin. Fibrin is initially a loose mesh of interlacing strands. It is conveed by the formation of covalent cross-linkages to a dense tight aggregate. The latter reaction is catalyzed by activated factor 13 and requires calcium. Ref: Ganong&;s Review of medical physiology, 24th edition.Pg no. 566