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The Fibrinogen αC Region Promotes Arterial Thrombosis in Hypofibrinogenemia
By MedXY|Jun 10, 2026
Low fibrinogen alone did not prevent arterial thrombosis in humans or mice, but loss of the fibrinogen αC region reduced clot formation. The study suggests fibrinogen structure, not just level, influences arterial thrombotic risk.
