Strength and failure of fibrin fiber branchpoints

J Thromb Haemost. 2010 May;8(5):1135-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2010.03824.x. Epub 2010 Feb 24.

Abstract

See also Weisel JW. Biomechanics in hemostasis and thrombosis. This issue, pp 1027-9; Liu W, Carlisle CR, Sparks EA, Guthold M. The mechanical properties of single fibrin fibers. This issue, pp 1030-6.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Fibrin / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Thrombosis / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Fibrin