NCIt definition : A low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), obtained by controlled enzymatic depolymerization
of heparin from porcine intestinal mucosa, with antithrombotic properties. Tinzaparin
is a potent inhibitor of several activated coagulation factors, especially Factors
Xa and IIa (thrombin); its primary activity is mediated through the plasma protease
inhibitor antithrombin. In addition, this agent may inhibit angiogenesis through:
1) competitive binding of the heparin-binding sites on endothelial cells for the proangiogenic
cytokines vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and beta-fibroblast growth factor
(beta-FGF) and 2) increasing the release of tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI),
a negative regulator of angiogenesis.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that is used with another drug, warfarin, to treat blood clots that
form deep in the veins and to prevent new blood clots from forming. It is a type of
anticoagulant.;
UNII : 7UQ7X4Y489;
CAS number : 9005-49-6;
Molecule name : B01AB10;
Chemical formula : (C14H18NO11)n.2(C12H16NO13S)n.3HO3S;