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becaplermin /be·cap·ler·min/ (bĕ-kap´ler-min) a recombinant platelet-derived growth factor used in the treatment of chronic severe dermal ulcers of the lower limbs in diabetes mellitus.

becaplermin

[bĕ-kap′ler-min]

a recombinant platelet-derived growth factor used in treatment of chronic severe dermal ulcers of the lower limbs in diabetes mellitus.

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Becaplermin is produced by recombinant technology in yeast cells and is not derived from blood.

FDA Clears REGRANEX -- becaplermin -- Gel 0.01% for Diabetic Foot ... by Business Wire

The active ingredient in REGRANEX Gel is becaplermin, the genetically engineered form of platelet-derived growth factor, a naturally occurring protein in the body that stimulates wound healing.

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