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[Current views on structure and function of alpha2-antiplasmin].

A S Piliavskaia, S A Kudinov

    Ukrainskii Biokhimicheskii Zhurnal (1978)
    |March 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Alpha 2-antiplasmin, a key plasmin inhibitor, is crucial for regulating blood clot breakdown. This review details its isolation, properties, and function in fibrinolysis.

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    [Functional and diagnostic significance of A-, Bbeta 1-42 and Bbeta 15-42 peptide fragments of fibrin(ogen)].

    Ukrainskii biokhimicheskii zhurnal (1978)·1992

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Hematology
    • Molecular Biology

    Context:

    • Fibrinolysis is a critical physiological process for dissolving blood clots.
    • Alpha 2-antiplasmin is the primary inhibitor of plasmin, the key enzyme in fibrinolysis.
    • Understanding alpha 2-antiplasmin is essential for comprehending hemostasis and thrombosis.

    Purpose:

    • To provide a generalized overview of existing literature on alpha 2-antiplasmin.
    • To discuss methods for isolating alpha 2-antiplasmin from human blood plasma.
    • To elucidate the properties, structure, and kinetics of alpha 2-antiplasmin's interaction with plasmin.

    Summary:

    • This review consolidates information on alpha 2-antiplasmin, a rapidly acting plasmin inhibitor.
    • It covers isolation techniques, biochemical properties, structural characteristics, and kinetic interactions with plasmin.
    • The critical role of alpha 2-antiplasmin in regulating fibrinolysis is emphasized.

    Impact:

    • Provides a foundational resource for researchers in hematology and biochemistry.
    • Highlights the significance of alpha 2-antiplasmin in maintaining blood homeostasis.
    • Informs potential therapeutic strategies targeting fibrinolysis.

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