PLASMINOGEN
\plˈazmɪnəd͡ʒən], \plˈazmɪnədʒən], \p_l_ˈa_z_m_ɪ_n_ə_dʒ_ə_n]\
Definitions of PLASMINOGEN
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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.
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