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abciximab

under Antibodies, Monoclonal
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More on Antibodies, Monoclonal Definition: Antibodies produced by a single clone of cells.  do not coordinate with ANTIBODY FORMATION for biosyn; ANTIBODY-TOXIN CONJUGATES is available as a toxin carrier: see note there    Other names Monoclonal Antibodies
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
abciximab [ Clotinab,ReoPro,CentoRx,Eli Lilly brand of abciximab,Lilly brand of abciximab,c7E3 Fab,chimeric 7E3 Fab ]
  a monoclonal antibody Fab fragment that blocks the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor & potently inhibits platelet aggregation; used in treatment of refractory unstable angina 		143653-53-6   *Antibodies, Monoclonal *Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex/antagonists & inhibitors
Pharma Action Anticoagulants; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors 		Circulation 1994 Feb;89(2):596-603 REOPRO

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