Fibrinolytic
Fibrinolytic
Fibrinolytic (pronounced: fi·brin·o·lyt·ic) is a term used in Medicine and Biology to describe the process or ability of a substance to break down Fibrin, a protein involved in blood clotting. The term is derived from the Greek words "fibrin," meaning "fiber," and "lysis," meaning "loosening" or "dissolving."
Etymology
The term "Fibrinolytic" is derived from the Greek words "fibrin," which refers to a fibrous protein involved in the clotting of blood, and "lysis," which means "loosening" or "dissolving." Thus, "Fibrinolytic" essentially means "the dissolution of fibrin."
Function
The primary function of the fibrinolytic system is to dissolve clots in the blood vessels. This is achieved through the action of various Enzymes such as Plasmin, which is produced in the body from its inactive precursor, Plasminogen. The conversion of plasminogen to plasmin is facilitated by substances known as Fibrinolytic Agents, which include drugs like Streptokinase and Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA).
Related Terms
- Fibrin: A fibrous protein involved in the clotting of blood.
- Plasmin: An enzyme that dissolves fibrin in blood clots.
- Plasminogen: The inactive form of plasmin, which is converted into plasmin by fibrinolytic agents.
- Fibrinolytic Agents: Substances that promote the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, thereby facilitating the dissolution of blood clots.
- Streptokinase: A fibrinolytic agent used as a drug to dissolve blood clots.
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA): A fibrinolytic agent produced by the body, also used as a drug to dissolve blood clots.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fibrinolytic
- Wikipedia's article - Fibrinolytic
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