streptokinase

streptokinase
n.
an enzyme produced by some haemolytic bacteria of the genus Streptococcus that is capable of liquefying blood clots (see also fibrinolytic). It is injected to treat blockage of blood vessels, including deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and pulmonary embolism. Side-effects may include digestive upsets, haemorrhage, and fever. It is also used in combination with streptodornase as a topical preparation (Varidase Topical) to remove slough and blood clot and thus promote healing of ulcers.
Trade names:
Streptase.

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  • streptokinase — [strep΄təkī′nās, strep΄təkin′ās] n. [< STREPTOCOCCUS + KINASE] a proteolytic enzyme derived from certain hemolytic streptococci, used in dissolving blood clots …   English World dictionary

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  • Streptokinase — СТРЕПТОКИНАЗА ( Streptokinase )*. Ферментный препарат, получаемый из культуры b гемолитического стрептококка группы С. Выпускается за рубежом под названиями Авелизин (Аwelysin) [Название препарата фирмы АWD (Аrzneimittelwerk Dresden GmbH… …   Словарь медицинских препаратов

  • streptokinase-streptodornase — A purified mixture containing streptokinase, streptodornase, and other proteolytic enzymes; used by topical application or by injection into body cavities to remove clotted blood and fibrinous and purulent accumulations of exudate; …   Medical dictionary

  • streptokinase — noun Date: 1944 a proteolytic enzyme produced by hemolytic streptococci that promotes the dissolution of blood clots by activating plasminogen to produce plasmin …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • streptokinase — Plasminogen activator released by Streptococcus pyogenes. Occurs in two forms, A and B …   Dictionary of molecular biology

  • streptokinase — /strep toh kuy nays, nayz, kin ays, ayz/, n. Pharm. an enzyme used to dissolve blood clots. [1945 50; STREPTO + KINASE] * * * …   Universalium

  • streptokinase — noun Any of a class of enzymes that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin and are used to dissolve blood clots …   Wiktionary

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