crisantaspase

crisantaspase
n.

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cris·an·tas·pase (kris″ən-tasґpās) BAN for asparaginase derived from Pectobacterium carotovorum (Erwinia carotovora) for use as an antineoplastic agent.

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  • crisantaspase — n.; see asparaginase …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • Asparaginase — Systematic (IUPAC) name E. coli L asparagine amidohydrolase Clinical data Trade names Elspar …   Wikipedia

  • asparaginase — 1. An enzyme catalyzing the hydrolysis of l asparagine to l aspartic acid and ammonia. 2. The enzyme from Escherichia coli, used in the treatment of acute leukemia and other neoplastic diseases. Erwinia L a. L a. from Erwinia bacteria, used in… …   Medical dictionary

  • Pectobacterium carotovorum — a species that causes soft spots in carrots, potatoes, and other plants; not found in clinical specimens; asparaginase derived from cultures of P. carotovora is used as an antineoplastic. Cf crisantaspase. Formerly called Erwinia carotovora …   Medical dictionary

  • asparaginase — n. an enzyme that inhibits the growth of certain tumours. Crisantaspase, the form produced by the bacterium Erwinia chrysanthemi, is used in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Administered by injection, it may cause allergic… …   The new mediacal dictionary

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