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.

Synonyms: 36204-23-6, Fibrinopeptides B, Fibrinopeptide B

Instance information

comment

98; see FIBRINOPEPTIDES B 1991-97; see FIBRINOGEN 1976-90 ,98(76)

identifier

D005345