A critical role for plasminogen in inflammation

J Exp Med. 2020 Apr 6;217(4):e20191865. doi: 10.1084/jem.20191865.

Abstract

Plasminogen and its active form, plasmin, have diverse functions related to the inflammatory response in mammals. Due to these roles in inflammation, plasminogen has been implicated in the progression of a wide range of diseases with an inflammatory component. In this review, we discuss the functions of plasminogen in inflammatory regulation and how this system plays a role in the pathogenesis of diseases spanning organ systems throughout the body.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Progression
  • Fibrinolysin / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / metabolism*
  • Inflammation / pathology*
  • Plasminogen / metabolism*

Substances

  • Plasminogen
  • Fibrinolysin