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Fibrinogen γ-chain (397-411), a esidues 397-411 of the γ chain of fibrinogen, is a site recognizing the platelet receptor, which is distinct from the site(s) involved in polymerization of fibrin monomers[1][2].

[1] Kloczewiak M, et al. Recognition site for the platelet receptor is present on the 15-residue carboxy-terminal fragment of the gamma chain of human fibrinogen and is not involved in the fibrin polymerization reaction. Thromb Res. 1983 Jan 15;29(2):249-55. DOI:10.1016/0049-3848(83)90147-0
[2] Kloczewiak M, et al. Platelet receptor recognition site on human fibrinogen. Synthesis and structure-function relationship of peptides corresponding to the carboxy-terminal segment of the gamma chain. Biochemistry. 1984 Apr 10;23(8):1767-74. DOI:10.1021/bi00303a028