Summary

Name PLG
Full Name Plasminogen
Synonyms PLMN_HUMAN |
Primary ID P00747
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Type protein
Relations 9
Function Plasmin dissolves the fibrin of blood clots and acts as a proteolytic factor in a variety of other processes including embryonic development, tissue remodeling, tumor invasion, and inflammation. In ovulation, weakens the walls of the Graafian follicle. It activates the urokinase-type plasminogen activator, collagenases and several complement zymogens, such as C1 and C5. Cleavage of fibronectin and laminin leads to cell detachment and apoptosis. Also cleaves fibrin, thrombospondin and von Willebrand factor. Its role in tissue remodeling and tumor invasion may be modulated by CSPG4. Binds to cells.

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Regulator Mechanism target score
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png cleavage PLAT 0.55
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
Tissue: Blood Plasma
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png cleavage F2R 0.62
Publications: 2 Organism: In Vitro
+ down-regulates activity img/direct_inhibition.png cleavage F2R 0.62
Publications: 2 Organism: In Vitro
+ down-regulates activity img/direct_inhibition.png cleavage APOH 0.473
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
Tissue: Blood Plasma
+ up-regulates img/indirect-activation.png Fibrinolysis 0.7
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
+ up-regulates activity img/direct-activation.png binding PLG 0.55
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens
Tissue: Blood Plasma
+ up-regulates quantity by expression img/indirect-activation.png transcriptional regulation PLG 0.25
Publications: 1 Organism: Homo Sapiens