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plasminogen Definition

plas·mino·gen (plaz min′ə jən)

noun

a natural, inactive blood protein that is converted to plasmin by urokinase, streptokinase, etc.

Etymology: < plasmin + -o- + -gen

plasminogen Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • convert: The potential of uveal melanoma cell lines to convert plasminogen to angiostatin was tested in an in vitro assay.

Modifies a noun

  • activator: One such drug is called tissue plasminogen activator ( alteplase ) which is a clot-dissolving drug not yet in common use in the UK.

Noun used with modifier

  • urokinase-type: Furthermore, we have identified uPA ( urokinase-type plasminogen activator ) as an anosmin-1 interactant.
  • tissue-type: Use of tissue-type plasminogen activator for acute ischemic stroke: the Cleveland area experience.
  • tissue: One such drug is called tissue plasminogen activator ( alteplase ) which is a clot-dissolving drug not yet in common use in the UK.