Plasminogen (Noun)
Meaning
An inactive form of plasmin that occurs in plasma and is converted to plasmin by organic solvents.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Plasminogen is an inactive precursor of the enzyme plasmin, which breaks down blood clots.
- The conversion of plasminogen to plasmin is a crucial step in the fibrinolytic pathway.
- Plasminogen is found in the plasma of most vertebrates and is activated by various stimuli.
- Organic solvents can convert plasminogen to plasmin, which then degrades fibrin clots.
- Plasminogen activators, such as tissue plasminogen activator, catalyze the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin.