AWELYSIN
\ˈɔːlɪsˌɪn], \ˈɔːlɪsˌɪn], \ˈɔː_l_ɪ_s_ˌɪ_n]\
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Streptococcal fibrinolysin . An enzyme produced by hemolytic streptococci. It hydrolyzes amide linkages and serves as an activator of plasminogen. It is used in thrombolytic therapy and is used also in mixtures with streptodornase (STREPTODORNASE AND STREPTOKINASE). EC 3.4.-.
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