Concept information
Preferred term
Streptodornase and Streptokinase
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Varidase
Note
- a pharm prep as ther agent combining both enzymes in a single dosage form; do not confuse with STREPTODORNASE see DEOXYRIBONUCLEASE I nor with STREPTOKINASE
Scope note
- A mixture of the enzymes (streptokinase and streptodornase) produced by hemolytic streptococci. It is used topically on surface lesions and by instillation in closed body cavities to remove clotted blood or fibrinous or purulent accumulations. It is also used as a skin test antigen in evaluating generalized cell-mediated immunodeficiency. (Dorland, 27th ed) EC 3.-.
History note
- FIBRINOKINASE & PLASMINOKINASE were see STREPTODORNASE AND STREPTOKINASE 1963-93
In other languages
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Finnish
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Swedish
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Varidase
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013299
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