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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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