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ancrod

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an·crod (nkrd)
n.
A proteinase obtained from the venom of the pit viper, which contains a fibrinogen-splitting enzyme and is used in the treatment of chronic peripheral vascular disease.

ancrod
[ang′krod]
the venom of the Malayan pit viper, used to remove fibrinogen from the circulation, to prevent blood clotting. Also called Malayan pit viper venom.


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Key members of the Nordmark team produced the product while employed by the former Knoll AG, the previous manufacturer of ancrod.
CVDI's test will be used to monitor the fibrinogen levels of patients receiving Ancrod and the data collected will be used, in part, for a submission to European regulatory authorities.
--Cardiovascular Diagnostics Announces Start of Collaborative European Phase III Trials With LRF Test to Monitor Knoll's Ancrod (BW1037 07:31)
 
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