Fibrinogen

Definition

Fibrinogen is a soluble plasma glycoprotein, produced by the liver, that plays a crucial role in blood clot formation. When activated, it converts into fibrin, forming a mesh that helps to stabilize the blood clot.

Related terms

Hemostasis:

The process through which bleeding is stopped via blood vessel constriction and the formation of a blood clot.

Coagulation:

A complex process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.

Thrombin:

An enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin