noun
- Plural of plasmin; enzymes that break down fibrin in blood clots, helping to dissolve clots and restore normal blood flow.
Usage: technical; medical/biochemistry
Examples
- Plasmins are activated during the fibrinolytic cascade to dissolve blood clots.
- The body naturally produces plasmins to prevent excessive clot formation.
- Researchers studied how plasmins interact with fibrin molecules in vitro.
- Thrombolytic drugs work by increasing plasmin activity in the bloodstream.
- Plasmins play a crucial role in wound healing and tissue remodeling.