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streptokinase [¦strep·tō′kī‚nās] (biochemistry) An enzyme occurring as a component of fibrinolysin in cultures of certain hemolytic streptococci. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In 1982, administration of streptokinase was shown to improve survival in patients undergoing an acute myocardial infarction. If meta-analysis had been applied to the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack due to blood clots), it would have shown after three studies that streptokinase (an enzyme that dissolves clots) was an effective treatment, saving many lives (Hunt, 1997). A few examples include: endometriosis, myocardial infarction, peritoneum, lymphocytes, sigmoid, GnRH agonists, streptokinase, t-PA, verapamil, hypoxemia, [Pa. |
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