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Urokinase

Description:

Urokinase is an enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots by promoting the activation of plasminogen into the active enzyme plasmin. It is used therapeutically in medicine as a thrombolytic agent, primarily for the treatment of acute and chronic blood clot-related conditions.

Examples:

Noun:

• Medical: Urokinase is commonly utilized as a thrombolytic treatment for patients suffering from acute myocardial infarction.
• Pharmaceutical: The production of urokinase requires stringent quality control measures to ensure its safety and effectiveness as a medication.

Verb:

• Medical: The doctor decided to urokinase the patient's arterial clot to prevent further complications.
• Research: Scientists are studying different ways to enhance the enzymatic activity of urokinase for improved clot resolution.

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