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plas·mino·gen acti·va·tor

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. plasminogen activator, urokinasenoun

    protease produced in the kidney that converts plasminogen to plasmin and so initiates fibrinolysis

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  1. plasminogen activator

    A plasminogen activator is a type of enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin – a key component involved in the breakdown of blood clots. These activators are crucial in the body's fibrinolysis system and play a significant role in processes like wound healing, cell migration and tissue remodeling.

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  1. Plasminogen activator

    A plasminogen activator is a serine protease which converts plasminogen to plasmin, thus promoting fibrinolysis. Types include: ⁕Tissue plasminogen activator ⁕Urokinase It is inhibited by plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 and plasminogen activator inhibitor-2.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of plasminogen activator in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of plasminogen activator in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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