Which of the following is not used to treat cancer?

^{131}

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Taxol

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Streptokinase

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Solution

The correct option is D Streptokinase
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.
Hence Streptokinase is not used to treat cancer.
So, the correct answer is 'Streptokinase'.

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