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alteplase · Medicine question

How is the alteplase in Actilyse produced?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The alteplase in Actilyse is produced by recombinant DNA technique using a Chinese hamster ovary cell-line.

Sources for this answer

ActilyseBoehringer Ingelheim Limited · emc · SmPC §2 Qualitative and quantitative composition · Version 28Document updated 8 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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