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Fibrinopeptide B
| Medical Definition: | Two small peptide chains removed from the N-terminal segment of the beta chains of fibrinogen by the action of thrombin. Each peptide chain contains 20 amino acid residues. The removal of fibrinopeptides B is not required for coagulation. |
| CAS Number: | 36204-23-6 |
| Previously Indexed: | Fibrinogen (1968-1975),Peptides (1968-1975) |
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