About The Medical Condition Plasminogen

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Plasminogen

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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Plasminogen?

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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