Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator FDA Link

A proteolytic enzyme that converts PLASMINOGEN to FIBRINOLYSIN where the preferential cleavage is between ARGININE and VALINE. It was isolated originally from human URINE, but is found in most tissues of most VERTEBRATES.

Also Known As:

Urokinase; Urokinase Type Plasminogen Activator; U-PA; U-Plasminogen Activator; Abbokinase; Kidney Plasminogen Activator; Renokinase; Single-Chain Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator; Single Chain Urokinase Type Plasminogen Activator; U Plasminogen Activator; Plasminogen Activator, Urokinase-Type; Urinary Plasminogen Activator

Enzymes and Coenzymes: 1
- Enzymes: 152586
  - Hydrolases: 2166
    - Peptide Hydrolases: 23957
      - Serine Proteases: 3726
        Serine Endopeptidases: 11
        Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator: 5828
      - Endopeptidases: 633
        Serine Endopeptidases: 11
        Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator: 5828
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Blood Proteins: 12459
    - Blood Coagulation Factors: 5376
      - Plasminogen Activators: 5174
        Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator: 5828

urokinase-type plasminogen activator (17-34)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results