| 11. | Streptokinase, which is derived from certain streptococcal bacteria, is used in dissolving blood clots.
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| 12. | The Gusto trial showed that t-PA saved more lives of heart attack victims than streptokinase.
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| 13. | The drug also compared favorably with Astra's streptokinase in prolonging lives, the company said.
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| 14. | And TPA appears to save only one additional life for every hundred people treated, compared to Streptokinase.
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| 15. | As a patented drug, its price is likely to be closer to that of Activase than streptokinase.
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| 16. | Doctors responded, with most opting for the therapeutic benefits of Activase over streptokinase's lower cost.
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| 17. | Streptodornase, a related enzyme often used in combination with streptokinase, helps to dissolve secretions from infections.
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| 18. | Tillett first came upon streptokinase during laboratory work in 1933; the discovery of streptodornase came years later.
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| 19. | All the patients also received a clot-busting drug known as streptokinase, sold mainly by Astra AB.
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| 20. | However, streptokinase is nonspecific and can digest almost any protein, which can lead to many secondary problems.
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