Which among the following enzyme is used as a 'clot buster' for removing clots from blood vessels ? |
Streptokinase Asparaginase Urokinase Hyaluronidase |
Streptokinase |
Streptokinase produced by the bacterium Streptococcus and modified by genetic engineering is used as a ‘clot buster’ for removing clots from the blood vessels of patients who have undergone myocardial infarction leading to heart attack. |