Definitions of streptokinase [ˌstrɛp toʊˈkaɪ neɪs, -neɪz, -ˈkɪn eɪs, -eɪz]

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Definition of 'streptokinase'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) streptokinase
an enzyme used to dissolve blood clots.

Etymology: (1945–50)

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1. (noun) streptokinase
an enzyme produced by some strains of streptococcus that can liquefy blood clots by converting plasminogen to plasmin; used medicinally in some cases of myocardial infarction and pulmonary embolism

Definition of 'streptokinase'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. streptokinase
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.-.

'streptokinase' - Nearby Entries
streptococcus streptococcus tonsilitis streptodornase streptokinase streptolysin streptomyces erythreus streptomyces griseus

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