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On a plasminogen activator from human plasma.

A D Batista, G H Solana, J F Almonte

    Thrombosis and Haemostasis
    |February 29, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Researchers purified a plasminogen activator from human plasma kallikrein. This substance exhibits esterase, fibrinolytic, and kininogenase activities, suggesting its potential role in blood clot breakdown.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Hematology
    • Enzymology

    Background:

    • Kallikrein, a protease found in human plasma, plays a role in various physiological processes.
    • Plasminogen activators are crucial for fibrinolysis, the breakdown of blood clots.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To purify and characterize a plasminogen activating substance from kallikrein.
    • To investigate the enzymatic activities of the purified substance.

    Main Methods:

    • Purification using QAE-Sephadex A-50 chromatography and Sephadex G-25 gel filtration.
    • Lyophilization for concentration.
    • Electrophoresis and amino acid analysis for characterization.

    Main Results:

    • A plasminogen activator was successfully purified.
    • The activator has a molecular weight of 15000-18000 daltons and electrophoretic mobility similar to prealbumin.
    • It demonstrated significant esterase, fibrinolytic, and kininogenase activities.

    Conclusions:

    • The purified substance is a potent plasminogen activator with multiple enzymatic functions.
    • Its properties suggest a potential role in modulating fibrinolysis and kinin release.

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