Antithrombin I Definition

Antithrombin I:

A protein derived from FIBRINOGEN in the presence of THROMBIN, which forms part of the blood clot.

Synonym: fibrin.

Terms Related to Antithrombin I

Antithrombin III
A plasma alpha 2 glycoprotein that accounts for the major antithrombin activity of normal plasma and also inhibits several other enzymes; it was formerly called …
Antithrombin III Deficiency
An absence or reduced level of Antithrombin III leading to an increased risk for thrombosis.
Antithrombins
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