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A mutant streptokinase lacking the C-terminal 42 amino acids is less immunogenic.
Immunology letters - 1 Dec 1999
Torrèns I, Ojalvo A G, Seralena A, Hayes O, de la Fuente J
Abstract excerpt
Streptokinase (SK) is the most widely used compound for the treatment of myocardial infarction and the least expensive thrombolytic agent, but a drawback to its use is the widespread presence of anti-SK antibodies (Abs). Clinical failure of the activation of the fibrinolytic system by SK has been reported due to the presence of a high titer of anti-SK neutralizing Abs. Patients receiving SK therapy develop high...
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