Molecular model of the enzyme thrombin (red) bound to the central nodule of the blood clotting glycoprotein fibrinogen (factor I). Fibrinogen, which is synthesised by the liver, is converted by thrombin into fibrin during a cascade of complex reactions initiated by chemicals released by cells at injury sites. | |
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