Enzyme TPA or tissue plasminogen activator is used for:

Dissolving blood clots

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Maintaining plasma content

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Clearing turbidity of juices

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Stimulating thromboplastin production

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Dissolving blood clots

An enzyme that helps dissolve clots. TPA is made by the cells lining blood vessels and has also been made in the laboratory. It is systemic thrombolytic (clot-busting) agent and is used in the treatment of heart attack and stroke.

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