Tissue Plasminogen Activator
Also known as: Activase; t-PA; Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator; TPA
Description
Tissue Plasminogen Activator is a type of Serine Protease Hydrolase Enzyme.
Biological Function of Tissue Plasminogen Activator
Cardiovascular System
Tissue Plasminogen Activator helps to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting (by catalyzing the activation of Plasminogen to Plasmin).
Optimal Tissue Plasminogen Activator levels prevent the occurrence of Varicose Veins.
Therapeutic Usage of Exogenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator
Cardiovascular System
Tissue Plasminogen Activator may be a beneficial treatment for (ischemic) Stroke when administered within three hours of the occurrence of an ischemic Stroke - it totally dissolves the abnormal Blood Clots that cause ischemic Strokes. [1]
Tissue Plasminogen Activator Enhances the Function of these Substances
Enzymes
TPA catalyzes the enzymatic conversion (activation) of Plasminogen to Plasmin.
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