MeSH definition : Heparin derivatives. The term has also been used more loosely to include naturally
occurring and synthetic highly-sulphated polysaccharides of similar structure. Heparinoid
preparations have been used for a wide range of applications including as anticoagulants
and anti-inflammatories and they have been claimed to have hypolipidemic properties.
(From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th, p232);
MeSH synonym : Heparinoid;
CISMeF synonym : heparinoide;
MeSH hyponym : atheroid; Ateroid;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heparinoid;
Heparin derivatives. The term has also been used more loosely to include naturally
occurring and synthetic highly-sulphated polysaccharides of similar structure. Heparinoid
preparations have been used for a wide range of applications including as anticoagulants
and anti-inflammatories and they have been claimed to have hypolipidemic properties.
(From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th, p232)