pegaspargase

pegaspargase
peg·as·par·gase (peg-asґpahr-jās) L-asparaginase derived from Escherichia coli and covalently linked to polyethylene glycol; used as an antineoplastic in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, administered intramuscularly or intravenously.

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