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aprotinin

Used for:

BPTI (bovine pancreatic trypsin inhibitor)

Used for:

Trasylol

Broader Terms:

protease inhibitor

Related Terms:

trypsin inhibitor

Scope Note:

single-chain polypeptide inhibitor of proteolytic enzymes including chymotrypsin, kallikrein, plasmin, and trypsin; used in the treatment of hemorrhage associated with raised plasma concentrations of plasmin; also used to reduce blood loss and transfusion requirements in patients at high risk of major blood loss during and following open heart surgery with extracorporeal circulation.

Term Number:

1040-5979


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