WordNet
plasminogen activator
n. protease produced in the kidney that converts plasminogen to plasmin and so initiates fibrinolysis [syn: urokinase]
Wikipedia
Plasminogen activator
A plasminogen activator is a serine protease which converts plasminogen to plasmin, thus promoting fibrinolysis.
Types include:
- Tissue plasminogen activator
- Urokinase
It is inhibited by plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and plasminogen activator inhibitor-2.
Category:Hematology