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Anistreplase
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Anistreplase is a thrombolytic drug.[1][2][3]
Anistreplase has been developed by Beecham as Eminase. It is also known as anisoylated plasminogen streptokinase activator complex (APSAC)
Mechanism
Mechanism
It is a complex of purified human plasminogen and bacterial streptokinase that has been acylated to protect the enzyme’s active site. When the drug is administered, the acyl group gets hydrolyzed, thereby freeing the activator complex. It converts plasminogen to plasmin, which in turn degrades fibrin (blood clots) to fibrin split products.
References
References
- ↑ Rawles J (January 1996). “Magnitude of benefit from earlier thrombolytic treatment in acute myocardial infarction: new evidence from Grampian region early anistreplase trial (GREAT)”. BMJ. 312 (7025): 212–5. doi:10.1136/bmj.312.7025.212. PMC 2350007. PMID 8563585.
- ↑ Hannaford P, Vincent R, Ferry S, Hirsch S, Kay C (April 1995). “Assessment of the practicality and safety of thrombolysis with anistreplase given by general practitioners”. Br J Gen Pract. 45 (393): 175–9. PMC 1239197. PMID 7612317.
- ↑ Rawles J, Light J (October 1993). “Loss of quality adjusted days as a trial endpoint: effect of early thrombolytic treatment in suspected myocardial infarction. Grampion Region Early Anistreplase Trial (GREAT)”. J Epidemiol Community Health. 47 (5): 377–381. doi:10.1136/jech.47.5.377. PMC 1059832. PMID 8289038.
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