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Therapy Name | Asparaginase Erwinia chrysanthemi |
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Therapy Description |
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). |