Plasminogen
| Definition: |
Precursor of fibrinolysin (plasmin). 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. |
| Notes: |
an enzyme precursor & fibrinolytic agent; /antag: do not confuse with PLASMINOGEN INACTIVATORS which modulate PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATORS, not PLASMINOGEN |
| Also Called: |
Glu-Plasminogen |
| CAS Type 1 Name: |
CAS Number: |
9001-91-6 |
Plasminogen Categories.
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Angiostatins - Circulating 38 kD proteins that are internal peptide fragments of PLASMINOGEN. The name derives from the fact that they are potent ANGIOGENESIS INHIBITORS. Angiostatins contain four KRINGLE DOMAINS which are associated with their potent angiostatic activity. |
Plasminogen Definitions and Terms
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