What does DSPA stand for?

Desmodus Rotundus Salivary Plasminogen Activator (vampire bat saliva-derived anticlotting agent)

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Generically called Desmodus rotundus salivary plasminogen activator, or desmoteplase, it acts in a similar way to tPA but works almost exclusively by targeting and destroying fibrin, the structural scaffold of blood clots.

Carotid artery stenting seen ready to play a larger role vs. strokes

The scientists then injected some mice with the bat-saliva compound, called Desmodus rotundus salivary plasminogen activator (DSPA).

Compound in bat saliva may aid stroke patients. (Nifty Spittle)