Thromb Haemost 1973; 29(03): 592-597
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1647800
Original Article
Schattauer GmbH

The Effect of Fibrinogen Degradation Products on Plasmin Activity

Authors

  • M Myśliwiec*

    1   Hematological Research Laboratory, Department IX, Ullevål Hospital, University Clinic, Oslo, Norway
  • H Arnesen

    1   Hematological Research Laboratory, Department IX, Ullevål Hospital, University Clinic, Oslo, Norway
  • H. C Godal

    1   Hematological Research Laboratory, Department IX, Ullevål Hospital, University Clinic, Oslo, Norway
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Publication History

Publication Date:
30 June 2018 (online)

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Summary

Purified fibrinogen degradation products Y, D or E were not found to exert antiplasmin activity as measured by the clot lysis time.

Spontaneous inactivation of plasmin was observed during incubation at 37° C. This inactivation was partly prevented by the presence of fibrinogen degradation products, as well as by other proteins.

* Permanent address: Haematology Clinic, Institute of Internal Diseases, Medical School, Bialystok, Poland