therapeutic Enzyme Flashcards
1
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Streptokinase
A
Used for treatment of myocardial infarction
It activates plasminogen to plasmin
Secreted by bacteria called streptococci
2
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Plasmin tissue plasminogen activator
A
Used for treatment of myocardial infraction
It’s a Serine proteas
It is a fibrinolytic that breaks down fibrin
It lyses thrombus and clots
3
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Asparaginase
A
Used for treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Hydrolyzes asparagine to aspartic acid
