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plasminogen

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role in clotting regulation

  • blood components diagram
    In blood: Hemostasis

    …inert plasma precursor known as plasminogen. When clots are formed within blood vessels, activation of plasminogen to plasmin may lead to their removal. (For additional information about the mechanics and significance of hemostasis, see bleeding and blood clotting.)

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  • fibrin in blood clotting
    In bleeding and blood clotting: Inhibition of clotting

    Plasmin is derived from plasminogen, an inert protein precursor that can be activated by tissue plasminogen activator. Streptokinase, urokinase, and tissue plasminogen activator are drugs that activate plasminogen and lead to the dissolution of clots.

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