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Fibrinogen is a large soluble [[Plasma proteins|plasma protein]] which is converted into [[Fibrin|fibrin]]. This reaction takes place during the final stage of [[Blood clotting|blood clotting]] and is catalysed by the [[Enzyme|enzyme]] [[Thrombin|thrombin]]. | |||
Fibrinogen makes up 7% of the plasma proteins which are produced by [[Hepatocytes|hepatocytes]].<ref>Tortora,G.J. and Derrickson,B. (2006). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 11th ed. USA: John Wiley & Sons. 669.</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:21, 19 October 2014
Fibrinogen is a large soluble plasma protein which is converted into fibrin. This reaction takes place during the final stage of blood clotting and is catalysed by the enzyme thrombin.
Fibrinogen makes up 7% of the plasma proteins which are produced by hepatocytes.[1]
References
- ↑ Tortora,G.J. and Derrickson,B. (2006). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 11th ed. USA: John Wiley & Sons. 669.