Urokinase
Also known as: Plasminogen Activator; Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator; uPA
Description
Urokinase is a type of Proteolytic Enzyme.
Biological Function of Urokinase
Cardiovascular System
Urokinase may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by catalyzing the activation of Plasminogen to Plasmin).
Urokinase Enhances the Function of these Substances
Enzymes
Urokinase activates Plasminogen to form Plasmin.
Toxic Effects of Urokinase
Immune System
Urokinase facilitates the spread (metastasis) of Cancer cells.
These Substances may Counteract the Toxic Effects of Urokinase
Polyphenols
Epigallo-Catechin-Gallate (EGCG) may counteract the ability of Urokinase to facilitate the spread of Cancer cells. [1]
These Herbs may Counteract the Toxic Effects of Urokinase
Green Tea may counteract the the ability of Urokinase to facilitate the spread of Cancer cells. [2]
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