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To isolate, partially purify, and characterize the biochemical and enzymatic properties of the plasminogen activator derived from pig cardiac tissue.

October 1, 1964Biochemistry

Partial Purification and Properties of the Plasminogen Activator from Pig Heart*

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FBF BachmannCross-Cutting Cardiology AFAnthony P. FletcherAir Quality Consultants (United Kingdom)NANorma AlkjærsigUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs

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Biochemical study demonstrates partial purification of plasminogen activator from porcine heart, suggesting mechanisms of tissue-specific fibrinolytic activity.

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To isolate, partially purify, and characterize the biochemical and enzymatic properties of the plasminogen activator derived from pig cardiac tissue.
Extracted tissue plasminogen activator from pig heart muscle using biochemical fractionation and isolation protocols.
Assayed the solubility, stability, and catalytic activity of the partially purified enzyme preparation.
Achieved successful partial purification of active plasminogen activator from porcine myocardial tissue.
Identified distinct physical and enzymatic properties governing activator stability and the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin.

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Bachmann et al. (1964) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a70147626a7f98052dc981f https://doi.org/10.1021/bi00898a033

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Biochemical study demonstrates partial purification of plasminogen activator from porcine heart, suggesting mechanisms of tissue-specific fibrinolytic activity.

Partial Purification and Properties of the Plasminogen Activator from Pig Heart*

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Partial Purification and Properties of the Plasminogen Activator from Pig Heart*

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