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D-dimer: Oligopeptide Research Reference
Fibrin degradation product formed when plasmin cleaves cross-linked fibrin. Marker of fibrinolysis. Normal: <500 ng/mL (age-adjusted). Elevated in DVT, PE, D...
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d-dimer peptide research
Overview
Fibrin degradation product formed when plasmin cleaves cross-linked fibrin. Marker of fibrinolysis. Normal: <500 ng/mL (age-adjusted). Elevated in DVT, PE, D…
Clinical Significance
This molecule plays important roles in biological systems and has potential therapeutic applications.
References
- Encyclopeptide Database. “D-dimer” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.
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