Streptokinase
Synonyms
Avelizin
Awelysin
Celiase
Distreptase
Kabikinase
Kabivitrum
Streptase
Streptodecase
Streptococcal fibrinolysin . An enzyme produced by hemolytic streptococci. It hydrolyzes amide linkages and serves as an activator of plasminogen. It is used in thrombolytic therapy and is used also in mixtures with streptodornase (STREPTODORNASE AND STREPTOKINASE). EC 3.4.-.
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