Modification of acyl-plasmin-streptokinase complex with polyethylene glycol. Reduction of sensitivity to neutralizing antibody

FEBS Lett. 1985 Nov 25;193(1):44-8. doi: 10.1016/0014-5793(85)80076-4.

Abstract

Acyl-plasmin-streptokinase complex has advantages as a 'site' directed fibrinolytic agent with the active site protected from the plasma protease inhibitors. But, in clinical use, the fibrinolytic potential of this acyl-enzyme complex is modified or abolished by the presence of streptokinase antibodies in the patients. Therefore, better therapeutic agents are required. In this work, chemical modification of the acyl-plasmin-streptokinase complex with polyethylene glycol was found to result in marked resistance to neutralization with streptokinase antibodies.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies*
  • Benzoates
  • Fibrinolysin
  • Plasminogen Activators / metabolism
  • Polyethylene Glycols*
  • Streptokinase / immunology*

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Benzoates
  • 4-nitrophenyl 4'-guanidinobenzoate
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • monomethoxypolyethylene glycol
  • Streptokinase
  • Plasminogen Activators
  • Fibrinolysin