Stuart
Stuart
Stuart (pronounced: stoo-art) is a name of Scottish origin, derived from the French word 'Steward', meaning 'house guardian'. In the medical field, it may refer to the Stuart Prower Factor, also known as Factor X, a protein involved in the coagulation process.
Stuart Prower Factor
The Stuart Prower Factor (Factor X) is an essential enzyme (EC 3.4.21.6) in the blood coagulation pathway. It is a serine endopeptidase (protease group S1, PA clan). The human factor X gene is located on the thirteenth chromosome (13q34).
Pronunciation
Stuart Prower Factor: /ˈstjuː.ɑːrt ˈpraʊ.ər ˈfæk.tər/
Etymology
The name 'Stuart Prower Factor' is derived from the names of two patients, Mr. Stuart and Mr. Prower, who had a deficiency of this factor. The term 'Factor X' is used in the context of the blood coagulation pathway, where it plays a crucial role.
Related Terms
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot. It potentially results in hemostasis, the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel.
- Enzyme: A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
- Protease: An enzyme which breaks down proteins and peptides.
- Serine: An amino acid which is used in the biosynthesis of proteins.
- Endopeptidase: An enzyme which breaks peptide bonds other than terminal ones in a peptide chain.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stuart
- Wikipedia's article - Stuart
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