Fibrin degradation product

Fibrin degradation product (FDPs), also known as fibrin split products, are components of the blood produced by clot degeneration.[1] These are produced by the action of plasmin on deposited fibrin. The most notable subtype of fibrin degradation products is D-dimer.

The levels of these FDPs rises after any thrombotic event.

It can be used to test for disseminated intravascular coagulation.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Gaffney PJ, Edgell T, Creighton-Kempsford LJ, Wheeler S, Tarelli E (1995). "Fibrin degradation product (FnDP) assays: analysis of standardization issues and target antigens in plasma". Br. J. Haematol. 90 (1): 187–94. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.1995.tb03399.x. PMID 7786784. 
  2. ^ Fibrin/Fibrinogen Degradation Products

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