FGA

FGA is an acronym with multiple meanings across different fields. In biology and medicine, FGA refers to the fibrinogen alpha chain, one of the three subunits of the protein fibrinogen. The FGA gene encodes this polypeptide, which combines with the beta and gamma chains (FGB and FGG) to form the soluble plasma glycoprotein fibrinogen. In the coagulation cascade, thrombin converts fibrinogen to fibrin, forming a clot essential for hemostasis. Variants in FGA have been studied in relation to coagulation disorders and thrombotic risk, though interpretations depend on the specific variant and clinical context.

In sports statistics, FGA stands for field goals attempted, a standard metric in basketball that counts all shots from the field that were attempted and not blocked or otherwise excluded. It encompasses both two-point and three-point attempts. FGA is used alongside FGM (field goals made) and FG% (field goal percentage) to assess shooting volume and efficiency. A high FGA indicates high shooting activity, while the relationship with FG% can reveal efficiency at different volumes.

Because FGA is an acronym used in varied domains, it can also denote organizations, projects, or terms outside biology and sports. The intended meaning is highly context-dependent, so readers should rely on accompanying information to determine whether FGA refers to a gene, a basketball statistic, or another usage.