The thrombolytic effect of NKCP is attributable to a proteolytic enzyme named bacillopeptidase F, produced by Bacillus subtilis var. natto. Bacillopeptidase F is shown to be one of five proteases produced and secreted by Bacillus subtilis var. natto (Table 1).
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