Alteplase

Understanding Alteplase: The Tissue Plasminogen Activator You Need to Know

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alteplase a tissue plasminogen activator

Introduction Alteplase (also referred to as recombinant tissue plasminogen activator or rt-PA) is a cornerstone of thrombolytic therapy, widely used to treat acute ischemic stroke, acute myocardial infarction, and other thromboembolic conditions. As a bioengineered form of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), alteplase exerts its therapeutic effect by converting plasminogen to plasmin, thereby dissolving clots that obstruct blood flow … Read more

Various Sources of Drugs

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Various sources of drugs

Introduction Drugs have transformed human health by treating infections, alleviating pain, controlling chronic conditions, and improving life expectancy. Historically, treatments emerged from rudimentary herbal or mineral remedies, refined through trial and error. Today, modern pharmacology leverages not only natural products but also advanced synthetic methods, biotechnology, and genetic engineering to create a broad arsenal of … Read more