What is another word for proconvertin?
Pronunciation: [pɹə͡ʊkˈɒnvətˌɪn] (IPA) 
Proconvertin is an important protein that plays a crucial role in the blood clotting process. This protein is also known by several other names, including factor VII, serum prothrombin conversion accelerator, and coagulation factor VII. Factor VII is derived from the liver and is a vitamin K-dependent protein. It plays a crucial role in the coagulation cascade by activating factor X in the presence of calcium and tissue factor. There are also several other related proteins that are involved in the clotting process, including factors VIII, IX, X, and XIII. Understanding the role of these proteins is key to understanding how blood clotting works and how it can be manipulated to treat bleeding disorders.
