Enzyme Research
Scientists at Medical College of Georgia, Medical College describe research in enzyme research
Published in Health Risk Factor Week, August 25th, 2009
Data detailed in 'Reprogrammed streptokinases develop fibrin-targeting and dissolve blood clots with more potency than tissue plasminogen activator' have been presented. "Given the worldwide epidemic of cardiovascular diseases, a more effective means of dissolving thrombi that cause heart attacks, could markedly reduce death, disability and healthcare costs. Plasminogen activators (PAs) such as streptokinase (SK) and tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) are currently used to dissolve fibrin thrombi," researchers in the United States report.
"SK is cheaper and more widely available, but it appears less effective because it lacks TPA's fibrin-targeted properties that focus...
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