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Plasminogen  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Precursor of plasmin (FIBRINOLYSIN). It is a single-chain beta-globulin of molecular weight 80-90,000 found mostly in association with fibrinogen in plasma; plasminogen activators change it to fibrinolysin. It is used in wound debriding and has been investigated as a thrombolytic agent.

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Entry terms

  • 9001-91-6
  • Profibrinolysin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GVLXKXRF-0

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