Fibrinolysin (human)

Agent Name
Fibrinolysin (human)
Alternative Name
Plasmin
CAS Number
9001-90-5
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Actase; Fibrinase; Fibrinolysin; Human plasmin; Plasmin; Serum tryptase; Thrombolysin; [ChemIDplus] Fibrinolysin, human; Plasmin from human plasma; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Enzymes
Description
White solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a thrombolytic enzyme (dissolves fibrin clots); [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation and sensitization; "Handle as if capable of transmitting infectious agents." [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "ENZYMES."
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