| reptilase | <enzyme> A proteolytic enzyme obtained from the venom of fer de lance (bothrops atrox). It is used as a plasma clotting agent for fibrinogen and for the detection of fibrinogen degradation products. The presence of heparin does not interfere with the clotting test. Pharmacological action: fibrinolytic agent. Registry number: EC 3.4.21.29 (12 Dec 1998) |
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