noun
- Plural of coagulase; enzymes produced by certain bacteria (especially Staphylococcus aureus) that cause blood plasma to clot.
Usage: technical; microbiology
Examples
- Coagulases are virulence factors that help pathogenic bacteria evade the immune system.
- The laboratory test detected coagulases in the bacterial culture, confirming the presence of Staphylococcus aureus.
- Different strains of bacteria produce varying amounts of coagulases.
- Coagulases enable certain bacteria to form protective clots around themselves.