Plasminogen Activator (Noun)
Meaning
Protease produced in the kidney that converts plasminogen to plasmin and so initiates fibrinolysis.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The plasminogen activator produced in the kidney plays a crucial role in the regulation of fibrinolysis in the body.
- Tissue plasminogen activator is a type of plasminogen activator that is used as a medication to treat blood clots.
- The plasminogen activator produced in the kidney is responsible for converting plasminogen to plasmin, which then breaks down blood clots.
- Urokinase is a type of plasminogen activator that is produced in the kidney and is involved in the breakdown of blood clots.
- The production of plasminogen activator in the kidney is regulated by various factors, including hormones and growth factors.