Extended D-E knob-hole interaction sites in fibrin polymerisation, clot formation and clot mechanics

Background: Abnormal thrombus formation and occlusion of a vessel is one of the main events of cardiovascular disease. A main component of the thrombus is the protein fibrin, which is formed by proteolytic cleavage of its precursor fibrinogen by the serine protease thrombin. The cleavage of fibrinog...

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Main Author: Asquith, Nathan Lee
Other Authors: Ariens, Robert ; Duval, Cedric ; Connell, Simon
Published: University of Leeds 2019
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.766487