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What is u-plasminogen activator?
Pronunciation: /ju ˌplæzˈmɪnəʤɪn ˈæktəˌveɪtər/
u-plasminogen activator
Definition
An enzyme that is made in the kidney and found in the urine. A form of this enzyme is made in the laboratory and used to dissolve blood clots or to prevent them from forming. Also called uPA, urokinase, and urokinase-plasminogen activator.