Fibrinolytic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004404",
  "term": "Fibrinolytic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to substances or processes that promote the breakdown of fibrin, the protein forming the meshwork of a blood clot. These agents are used therapeutically to dissolve existing blood clots, for example, in cases of myocardial infarction or ischemic stroke. Streptokinase and urokinase are examples of fibrinolytic enzymes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "fibrinolysis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1166 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fibrinolytic/"
}