Fibrinogen

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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).

Contents 1 Primary component of origin 2 Percent of component 3 Production 4 Medicinal Value 5 Risks 6 Pharmaceuticals, found in 7 Alternatives 8 Factoids 9 See also

Primary component of origin

Plasma.

Percent of component

Production

Medicinal Value

Risks

Pharmaceuticals, found in

Alternatives

Factoids

See also