Fibrinogen

Also called factor I, fibrinogen is a protein in the blood plasma that is essential for the coagulation of blood. Fibrinogen is converted to fibrin by enzymatic action of thrombin and ionized calcium in the formation of a blood clot. A lack of fibrinogen may be congenital or acquired. The excessive utilization and depletion of fibrinogen can result in the condition known as Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC).

Primary component of origin

Plasma.

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Pharmaceuticals, found in

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Factoids

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