The function of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
When serving as a protein therapeutic, the function of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is best described in which of the following ways?
Group of answer choices
It serves as coagulation factor, which, when activated, interacts with other coagulation factors. These interactions set off chemical reactions that lead to the formation of a blood clot.
It is a regulatory enzyme which inhibits the fibrinolysis pathway.
It is an enzyme that provides a novel function to the fibrinolysis pathway.
It is a regulatory enzyme that, when measured in a blood sample, provides a means to quantify the rate of clot formation.
It is a regulatory enzyme which augments the fibrinolysis pathway.
