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Drug Name | Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi |
Trade Name | Erwinaze |
Synonyms | Crisantaspase|JZP458|JZP-458|JZP 458|Rylaze|PF743|RC-P JZP-458 |
Drug Descriptions |
Erwinaze (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi) is an bacterial derived enzyme that converts L-asparagine to L-aspartate and ammonia, which decreases L-asparagine levels, potentially leading to reduced leukemic cell growth (PMID: 25098829, PMID: 26698391). Erwinaze (asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi) is FDA-approved for use in a chemotherapeutic regimen for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (FDA.gov). |
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CAS Registry Number | 9015-68-3 |
NCIT ID | C64260 |