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Mixture of four DNAases released by streptococci. By digesting DNA released from dead cells the enzyme reduces the viscosity of pus and allows the organism greater motility.
Dictionary of molecular biology. 2004.
streptodornase
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Streptodornase — Streptococcus DNAse Masse/Länge Primärstruktur 303/384 Aminosäuren … Deutsch Wikipedia
streptodornase — /strep toh dawr nays, nayz/, n. Biochem., Pharm. a deoxyribonuclease, obtained from hemolytic streptococci, used in medicine for decomposing blood clots and fibrinous and purulent matter. [STREPTO + D(E)O(XY)R(IBO)N(UCLE)ASE] * * * … Universalium
streptodornase — A “dornase” (deoxyribonuclease) obtained from streptococci; used with streptokinase to facilitate drainage in septic surgical conditions. * * * strep·to·dor·nase .strep tō dȯr .nās, .nāz n a deoxyribonuclease from hemolytic streptococci that… … Medical dictionary
streptodornase — n. enzyme produced by certain strains of streptococcus and used to dissolve blood clots and fibrinous secretions (Biochemistry, Pharmacology) … English contemporary dictionary
streptodornase — strep·to·dor·nase … English syllables
streptodornase — n. an enzyme produced by some haemolytic bacteria of the genus Streptococcus that is capable of liquefying pus. See also: streptokinase … The new mediacal dictionary
streptodornase — noun an enzyme produced by some hemolytic strains of streptococcus that dissolves fibrinous secretions from infections; used medicinally (often in combination with streptokinase) • Hypernyms: ↑enzyme … Useful english dictionary
streptokinase-streptodornase — A purified mixture containing streptokinase, streptodornase, and other proteolytic enzymes; used by topical application or by injection into body cavities to remove clotted blood and fibrinous and purulent accumulations of exudate; … Medical dictionary
SD-SK — streptodornase streptokinase … Medical dictionary
SD-SK — • streptodornase streptokinase … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
