Plasminogen
Also known as: Profibrinolysin
Description
Plasminogen is a type of precursor (proenzyme) of Plasmin.
Biological Function of Plasminogen
Cardiovascular System
Plasminogen (indirectly) helps to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by serving as a precursor for Plasmin).
Plasminogen helps to prevent Thrombosis (by serving as a precursor for Plasmin).
Plasminogen Enhances the Function of these Substances
Enzymes
Plasminogen is the immediate precursor (proenzyme) of Plasmin (Plasmin is normally in its inactivated state (as Plasminogen) until activated (by various enzymes).
These Substances may Enhance the Function of Plasminogen
Enzymes
Bromelain may activate Plasminogen to form Plasmin. [1]
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA) activates Plasminogen to form Plasmin.
Trypsin activates Plasminogen to form Plasmin.
Urokinase catalyzes the activation of Plasmin (from its precursor, Plasminogen).
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