iDrugBank

Clot Retraction

MESHD003018

Retraction of a clot resulting from contraction of PLATELET pseudopods attached to FIBRIN strands. The retraction is dependent on the contractile protein thrombosthenin. Clot retraction is used as a measure of platelet function.

Synonyms

  • Clot Retractions
  • Retraction, Clot
  • Retractions, Clot

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:27:57.172Z