plasmin
plasmin
Definition
plas·min (plaz′min)
noun
a proteolytic enzyme, derived from substances in the blood plasma, that slowly dissolves blood clots
Etymology: plasm(a) + -in
plasmin
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- form: The function of t-PA is to cleave a particular peptide bond in plasminogen, forming plasmin ( which is itself a serine protease ).
Modifies a noun
- level: In addition, elastase and plasmin levels were reduced, indicating that perhaps Promogran is non-specific in protease selection.
Browse dictionary entries near plasmin
- plasmid
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- plasmapheresis
- plasmagene
- plasmagel
- plasma membrane
- plasma cell
- plasma
- -plasm
- plasm-
- plasminogen
- plasmo-
- plasmodium
- plasmolysis
- plasmolyze
- Plassey
- -plast
- plaster
- plaster cast
- plaster of Paris
