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romiplostim

under Receptors, Fc
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More on Receptors, Fc Definition: Molecules found on the surface of some, but not all, B-lymphocytes, T-lymphocytes, and macrophages, which recognize and combine with the Fc (crystallizable) portion of immunoglobulin molecules.  DF: RECEPT FC    Other names Fc Receptors; Receptor, Fc; Fc Receptor
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
romiplostim [ AMG531,Nplate,Amgen Megakaryopoiesis protein 531,Amgen brand of romiplostim ]
  consists of a carrier Fc domain linked to multiple copies of Mpl-binding peptide; stimulates megakaryopoiesis in vitro by binding to Mpl
0   *Receptors, Fc *Recombinant Fusion Proteins *Thrombopoietin Receptors, Thrombopoietin/agonists Cytokine 2004 Jan 21;25(2):52-60 NPLATE

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