Name the enzyme which is used as ' clot bluster' to remove blood clots within blood vessels.

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Streptokinase (SK) is a thrombolytic medication and enzyme. As a medication it is used to break down clots in some cases of myocardial infarction (heart attack), pulmonary embolism, and arterial thromboembolism.

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