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Roles of fibrin α- and γ-chain specific cross-linking by FXIIIa in fibrin structure and function.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 5 May 2014
Duval Cédric, Allan Peter, Connell Simon D A, Ridger Victoria C, Philippou Helen, Ariëns Robert A S
Abstract excerpt
Factor XIII is responsible for the cross-linking of fibrin γ-chains in the early stages of clot formation, whilst α-chain cross-linking occurs at a slower rate. Although γ- and α-chain cross-linking was previously shown to contribute to clot stiffness, the role of cross-linking of both chains in determining clot structure is currently unknown. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the role of...
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