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Preferred term

Abciximab  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A Fab fragment of the chimeric monoclonal antibody 7E3 that binds to the glycoprotein IIb-IIIa receptor of human platelets, and blocks PLATELET GLYCOPROTEIN GPIIB-IIIA COMPLEX, potently inhibiting PLATELET AGGREGATION. It is used in treatment of refractory unstable angina, and for prevention of ischemic complications in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary procedures such as ANGIOPLASTY; ATHERECTOMY; or stenting.

Entry terms

  • 143653-53-6 (Abciximab)
  • c7E3 Fab
  • Chimeric 7E3 Fab
  • X85G7936GV

In other languages

  • French

  • 143653-53-6 (Abciximab)
  • c7E3 Fab
  • Fab chimérique 7E3
  • X85G7936GV

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-X3LBQBZK-7

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