NCIt definition : A low molecular weight, synthetic heparin. As an anticoagulant/antithrombotic agent,
enoxaprin's mechanism of action is similar to that of heparin, although it exhibits
a higher ratio of anti-Factor Xa to anti-Factor IIa activity. This agent also has
anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting monocyte adhesion to tumor necrosis factor
alpha- or lipopolysaccharide-activated endothelial cells. Compared to unfractionated
heparins, the use of enoxaparin is associated with lower incidences of osteoporosis
and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to prevent blood clots. It belongs to the family of drugs called
anticoagulants.;
UNII : E47C0NF7LV;
CAS number : 9005-49-6;
Chemical formula : (C14H18NO11)n.C14H18NO11.C12H17NO12S.(C12H16NO13S)n.C12H15NO13S.Na.H.5HO3S;