ALTEPLASE
\ˈɔːltɪplˌe͡ɪs], \ˈɔːltɪplˌeɪs], \ˈɔː_l_t_ɪ_p_l_ˌeɪ_s]\
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A proteolytic enzyme in the serine protease family found in many tissues which converts PLASMINOGEN to PLASMIN. It has fibrin-binding activity and is immunologically different from URINARY PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR. The primary sequence, composed of 527 amino acids, is identical in both the naturally occurring and synthetic proteases. EC 3.4.21.68.
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