Lexic.us

Definition of Fibrinopeptide

1. Noun. Peptide released from the amino end of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin to form fibrin during clotting of the blood.

Definition of Fibrinopeptide

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Medical Definition of Fibrinopeptide

1. Very negatively charged peptide fragments cleaved from fibrinogen by thrombin. Two peptides (A and B) are produced from each fibrinogen molecule. A: This is released as a part of the clotting process. Increased levels may be seen in DIC, lupus, cellulitis and leukaemia. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fibrinopeptide

Literary usage of Fibrinopeptide

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1. Information Resources for Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Cephalopods Used by D'Anna J. Berry (1994)
"55 Fibrin assembly after fibrinopeptide: A release in model systems and human plasma studied with magnetic birefringence. Torbet, J. The Biochemical Journal ..."

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