Plasminogen

**Definition:** Precursor of plasmin (FIBRINOLYSIN). 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.622.610 - D12.776.124.790.223.580 - D12.776.377.715.182.580 - D12.776.811.243.610

**Synonyms:** - Profibrinolysin