Study on the Thrombolytic Effect of Platelet Membrane Coated Recombinant Staphylokinase on Human Arterial Thrombus

Overview

Recombinant staphylokinase (r-SAK) is a third-generation thrombolytic agent produced by genetic engineering technology in 1985, which has better thrombolytic effect than streptokinase (SK) and urokinase (UK). It has similar biological properties to natural SAK, is highly selective to fibrin, does not activate systemic fibrinolysis, and can dissolve clots in a short period of time without significantly increasing the risk of bleeding, especially for platelet-rich arterial clots. Previous studies have shown that the thrombolytic revascularization rate of r-SAK is significantly better than that of r-SK and UK at the same dose in the rabbit model of acute femoral artery occlusive thrombosis. The revascularization rate of coronary artery at 90 minutes after thrombolysis was significantly higher with r-SAK than r-tPA. The combination of thrombolytic drugs and nanocarriers may provide a new solution for the existing thrombolytic therapy. Inspired by the natural affinity of platelets (PLT) in hemostasis and pathological thrombosis, we have developed a thrombus targeting nanocarrier, which is a platelet membrane cloaked r-SAK（PLT-SAK）and compare the thrombolytic effect of PLT-SAK with different doses of free r-SAK on human arterial thrombus, aiming to further improve the thrombolytic effectiveness of r-SAK.

Description

Currently, the most important treatment for thrombus and related cardiovascular diseases is prevention, but in the case of long-term thrombosis, the main treatment options include balloon catheters, surgical removal of embolus, thrombolytic therapy, and other related operations. Considering the cost of surgical treatment and its damage to the body, thrombolytic therapy has become one of the most effective ways to achieve rapid thrombus clearance and recanalization of blocked blood vessels in thrombotic diseases.

Recombinant staphylokinase (r-SAK) is a third-generation thrombolytic agent produced by genetic engineering technology in 1985, which has better thrombolytic effect than streptokinase (SK) and urokinase (UK). It has similar biological properties to natural SAK, is highly selective to fibrin, does not activate systemic fibrinolysis, and can dissolve clots in a short period of time without significantly increasing the risk of bleeding, especially for platelet-rich arterial clots. Previous studies have shown that the thrombolytic revascularization rate of r-SAK is significantly better than that of r-SK and UK at the same dose in the rabbit model of acute femoral artery occlusive thrombosis. The revascularization rate of coronary artery at 90 minutes after thrombolysis was significantly higher with r-SAK than r-tPA. The combination of thrombolytic drugs and nanocarriers may provide a new solution for the existing thrombolytic therapy. Inspired by the natural affinity of platelets (PLT) in hemostasis and pathological thrombosis, we have developed a thrombus targeting nanocarrier, which is a platelet membrane cloaked r-SAK（PLT-SAK）and compare the thrombolytic effect of PLT-SAK with different doses of free r-SAK on human arterial thrombus, aiming to further improve the thrombolytic effectiveness of r-SAK.

Eligibility

For CAD patients:

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18-75 years old, body weight ≥45kg, regardless of gender;
2. Patients with suspected coronary artery disease scheduled for coronary angiography or interventional therapy.
3. Take aspirin and ticagrelor maintenance dose ≥3 days, or loading dose of aspirin (300mg) and ticagrelor (180mg) ≥12 hours;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous thrombolytic therapy with r-SAK;
2. A previous diagnosis of Staphylococcus aureus infection;
3. Those who are enrolled in other clinical trials;
4. Those who were deemed ineligible by other investigators.

For healthy volunteer:

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age 18-75 years old, body weight ≥45kg, regardless of gender;

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Currently taking any medication that may affect platelet function, such as antiplatelet drugs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
2. Individuals with blood disorders, active bleeding or a tendency to bleed, including platelet count <100×10^9/L, hemoglobin <100g/L, or recent bleeding in the digestive system or urinary tract within one month.
3. Individuals with impaired liver or kidney function, including alanine aminotransferase (ALT) or aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels above the upper limit of normal reference range, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <90 mL/min/1.73m^2 (calculated based on the CKD-EPI equation).
4. Recent (within one month) severe trauma, surgery, or head injury.
5. Pregnant or lactating women.
6. Diabetes.
7. Smokers.
8. Those who are enrolled in other clinical trials;
9. Those who were deemed ineligible by other investigators.