Function
tPA and plasmin are the key enzymes of the fibrinolytic pathway in which tPA mediated plasmin generation occurs. To be specific, tPA cleaves the zymogen, plasminogen at its Arg560 - Val561 peptide bond, into the serine protease plasmin.
Increased enzymatic activity causes hyperfibrinolysis, which manifests as excessive bleeding. Decreased activity leads to hypofibrinolysis which can result in thrombosis or embolism.
Tissue plasminogen activator also plays a role in cell migration and tissue remodeling.
Read more about this topic: Tissue Plasminogen Activator
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