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