HIRV2_HIRME
Function
Hirudin is a potent thrombin-specific protease inhibitor. It forms a stable non-covalent complex with alpha-thrombin, thereby abolishing its ability to cleave fibrinogen.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the protease inhibitor I14 (hirudin) family.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
Hirudin variant-2