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.
Synonyms: 0, Glutamyl Plasminogen, Glu Plasminogen, 9001-91-6, Glutamic Acid 1-Plasminogen, Plasminogen, Glutamic Acid 1 Plasminogen, 1-Plasminogen, Glutamic Acid, Plasminogen, Glutamyl, Glu-Plasminogen, Profibrinolysin
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an enzyme precursor & fibrinolytic agent; /antag: do not confuse with PLASMINOGEN INACTIVATORS which modulate PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATORS, not PLASMINOGEN ,65(63) ,65
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D010958