activase
activase · activases
Any enzyme that activates a geneAny enzyme that activates a gene
US/ˈæktɪvˌeɪz/
Meaning
1 sensesAny enzyme that activates a gene
More definitions
- a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction
Origin
Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ)Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ)
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plural: activasesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction:tissue plasminogen activator