PROFIBRINOLYSIN
\pɹˈɒfɪbɹˌɪnəlˌɪsɪn], \pɹˈɒfɪbɹˌɪnəlˌɪsɪn], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_f_ɪ_b_ɹ_ˌɪ_n_ə_l_ˌɪ_s_ɪ_n]\
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Precursor of fibrinolysin (plasmin). It is a single-chain beta-globulin of molecular weight 80-90,000 found mostly in association with fibrinogen in plasma; plasminogen activators change it to fibrinolysin. It is used in wound debriding and has been investigated as a thrombolytic agent.
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