Which of the following is the target of the anticoagulant 'Hirudin'?
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Correct answer: Factor IIa (Thrombin)
Hirudin, originally derived from medicinal leeches, is a potent and highly specific direct thrombin inhibitor. It binds to both the catalytic site and the fibrinogen-binding exosite of thrombin.
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