Plasminogen

Plasma protein injections help chronic wounds heal
July 01, 2013Chronic diabetic wounds can completely heal if they are injected with a plasma protein called plasminogen, according to new research from Umea University in Sweden.
Discovery could lead to faster, fuller healing of diabetic wounds, researcher says
May 21, 2013Injecting a plasma protein called plasminogen around chronic diabetic wounds can lead to complete healing, according to new research from Umea University in Sweden.
Treating mild strokes with more aggressive clot-busting drug would decrease damage and costs, researchers say
February 14, 2011Treating mild strokes with a clot bust drug typically used on more severe strokes could reduce the number of disabled individuals, and save hundreds of millions of dollars in disability costs each year, researchers said last week.