Blood clots ( thrombi ) are clumps of a naturally-occurring protein
called fibrin
which can accumulate in a blood vessel.
Explain how blood clots by platelets producing thrombin, which converts soluble fibrinogen into
insoluble fibrin.
Fibrin clot.
These proteins convert plasminogen to plasmin, which in turn
degrades fibrin, the main component of the clot.
Fibrin deposition
sometimes occurs, particularly in relation to peritonitis and may be eased by the use of ip heparin.
Previous research has
shown that fibrin
accumulates in the damaged nerves of ms patients.
Fibrin glue
is being used with variable success.
Fibrin degradation
products in plasma, which are raised in deep vein thrombosis.
Fibrin degradation products
in plasma, which are raised in deep vein thrombosis.
Fibrin sealant
to surgeons.
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