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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.