plasmogen (Meaning)
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plasmogen (n.)
The important living portion of protoplasm, considered a chemical substance of the highest elaboration. Germ plasm and idioplasm are forms of plasmogen.
Synonyms & Antonyms of plasmogen
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plasmogen Sentence Examples
- Plasmogen is a proenzyme that is converted to plasmin, a protease involved in clot lysis.
- Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) initiates the conversion of plasmogen to plasmin.
- Streptokinase and urokinase are bacterial plasmogen activators that promote clot dissolution.
- Low levels of plasmogen can lead to impaired fibrinolysis and increased risk of thrombosis.
- Mutations in the plasmogen gene can cause plasminogen deficiency, which predisposes individuals to thrombotic disorders.
- Plasmogen binds to specific receptors on the surface of platelets and endothelial cells.
- The conversion of plasmogen to plasmin is regulated by a complex network of inhibitors and activators.
- Animal models have demonstrated that plasmogen deficiency can lead to delayed wound healing and increased susceptibility to infection.
- Plasminogen activators are used clinically as thrombolytic agents to dissolve clots in acute ischemic events.
- The study of plasmogen and its role in hemostasis and fibrinolysis contributes to the understanding of thrombotic and bleeding disorders.
FAQs About the word plasmogen
The important living portion of protoplasm, considered a chemical substance of the highest elaboration. Germ plasm and idioplasm are forms of plasmogen.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Plasmogen is a proenzyme that is converted to plasmin, a protease involved in clot lysis.
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) initiates the conversion of plasmogen to plasmin.
Streptokinase and urokinase are bacterial plasmogen activators that promote clot dissolution.
Low levels of plasmogen can lead to impaired fibrinolysis and increased risk of thrombosis.
