Plasmin Delivered Through A Bubble Is More Effective Than TPA In Busting Clots

A new study from the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine has found that, when delivered via ultrasound, the natural enzyme plasmin is more effective at dissolving stroke-causing clots than the standard of care, recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). The novel delivery method involved trapping plasmin into bubble-like liposomes, delivering them to the clot intravenously and bursting it via ultrasound...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news