title: Alterations of plasmin activity, plasminogen levels and activity of antiplasmins during endotoxin shock in dogs.
abstract: Spontaneous plasmin activity and 'fast-reacting' and 'time-dependent' antiplasmin activities were determined during various stages of canine endotoxin shock by means of assays utilizing a chromogenic tripeptide derivative (S-2251, Kabi AB, Peptide Research Division, Mölndal). During shock, gradually decreasing values of both antiplasmins were found, revealing most pronounced falls of 'fast-reactin' antiplasmin. These changes of plasma antiplasmin activities were accompanied by decreasing values of plasminogen and evidence of plasmin activity. Immunochemical determination of plasma levels of alpha2-macroglobulin (alpha2-M) and alpha1-antitrypsin (alpha1-AT) and gel filtration studies, demonstrated marked falls in levels of alpha2-M and alpha2-plasmin inhibitor and small reductions of alpha1-AT in this state.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002850:Chromatography, Gel; D004285:Dogs; D004731:Endotoxins; D005341:Fibrinolysin / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D010958:Plasminogen; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors; D000515:alpha 1-Antitrypsin; D000511:alpha-Macroglobulins
chemical_list: D004731:Endotoxins; D000515:alpha 1-Antitrypsin; D000511:alpha-Macroglobulins; D010958:Plasminogen; D005341:Fibrinolysin