Fibrin

Fibrin is the subject of one of the papers for this week. I found a review through Pub Med that discusses the way fibrin activates different pathways and its receptors, the way that ancrod is able to deplete fibrinogen, and its effects on the peripheral and central nervous systems. It's a very well written and easy to read article.

"Fibrin mechanisms and functions in nervous system pathology." Adams RA, Passino M, Sachs BD, Nuriel T, Akassoglou K