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|Term= | |Term=tPA | ||
|Short definition= | |Short definition=tPA - An endogenous enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots. A form of this enzyme is made in the laboratory to treat heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in the lungs. | ||
|Type= | |Type=Cancer terms | ||
|Specialty= | |Specialty=Oncology | ||
|Language=English | |Language=English | ||
|Source= | |Source=NCI | ||
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tPA - An endogenous enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots. A form of this enzyme is made in the laboratory to treat heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in the lungs. It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer. tPA is a type of systemic thrombolytic. Also referred to as tissue plasminogen activator {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]] | |||
Latest revision as of 15:27, 13 January 2023
| TPA | |
|---|---|
| Term | TPA |
| Short definition | tPA - An endogenous enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots. A form of this enzyme is made in the laboratory to treat heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in the lungs. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
tPA - An endogenous enzyme that helps dissolve blood clots. A form of this enzyme is made in the laboratory to treat heart attacks, strokes and blood clots in the lungs. It is also being studied in the treatment of cancer. tPA is a type of systemic thrombolytic. Also referred to as tissue plasminogen activator
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