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Elasticity and Extensibility of Fibrin Fibers

Caption: Three series of photos (A-D, E-H, I-K) show the elasticity and extensibility of fibrin fibers, a main component of blood clots. The last photo (L) shows a representative clot used for fiber experiments.

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