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  1. Tissue-type plasminogen activator, short name tPA, is a protein that facilitates the breakdown of blood clots. It acts as an enzyme to convert plasminogen into its active form plasmin, the major enzyme responsible for clot breakdown. It is a serine protease ( EC 3.4.21.68) found on endothelial cells lining the blood vessels.

    • PLAT, T-PA, TPA, plasminogen activator, tissue type
  2. Oct 6, 2023 · tPA is a drug that dissolves blood clots in the brain and restores blood flow after a stroke. Learn about its benefits, risks, and how to get it in time.

  3. Feb 20, 2023 · Continuing Education Activity. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is classified as a serine protease (enzymes that cleave peptide bonds in proteins). It is thus one of the essential components of the dissolution of blood clots. Its primary function includes catalyzing the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, the primary enzyme involved in ...

    • Talha N. Jilani, Abdul H. Siddiqui
    • 2023/02/20
    • 2019
  4. tPA (alteplase, Activase®) is a clot-dissolving medicine that can restore blood flow to the brain after a stroke. Learn how NINDS played a major role in the discovery, testing, and approval of tPA for acute ischemic stroke.

  5. Jul 4, 2023 · Objectives: Identify the indications for initiating therapy with a tPA agent such as alteplase. Review the mechanism of action of tissue plasminogen activators such as alteplase. Summarize the contraindications and adverse event profile of tPA medications such as alteplase.

    • 2023/07/04
  6. Mar 28, 2023 · TPA, or alteplase, is a thrombolytic drug that dissolves blood clots in the brain after a stroke. Learn about its eligibility, administration, side effects, and outlook.

  7. Dec 6, 2023 · TPA is a drug that dissolves blood clots in the brain and restores blood flow after a stroke. Learn about the benefits, risks, and eligibility criteria of TPA for emergency stroke care.

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