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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014568
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D014568
Preferred Name

Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
U-Plasminogen Activator
Kidney Plasminogen Activator
Single Chain Urokinase Type Plasminogen Activator
Plasminogen Activator, Urokinase-Type
U-PA
Urokinase Type Plasminogen Activator
Abbokinase
Urokinase
Single-Chain Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator
Urinary Plasminogen Activator
U Plasminogen Activator
Renokinase
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