Abstract: A protein called PA binding protein has been isolated which binds specifically and reversibly to tissue plasminogen activator. The protein is characterized by a molecular mass of about 100,000 daltons, and electrophoretic mobility in agarose at pH 8.6 equal to that of plasma .beta.-globulins and an isoelectric point of 6.5 to 7.0. The protein is thermostable up to at least 56.degree. C. and is cleared from the circulation with a half life on the order of days.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 11, 1986
Date of Patent:
April 2, 1991
Assignee:
Nederlandse Centrale Organisatie voor Teegepast-Natturwentenschappelijk Orderzoel