Peptide Drugs intermediate
Desirudin
Recombinant hirudin variant for DVT prophylaxis after hip replacement surgery.
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thrombin-inhibitor anticoagulant dvt
Desirudin
Overview
Recombinant hirudin variant for DVT prophylaxis after hip replacement surgery.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Desirudin |
Mechanism of Action
Recombinant hirudin provides potent direct thrombin inhibition for VTE prevention.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Desirudin |
| Category | Peptide Drugs |
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