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Eltrombopag

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Eltrombopag Definition

The orally active ethanolamine salt of eltrombopag, a small-molecule, nonpeptide thrombopoietin receptor agonist with megakaryopoiesis-stimulating activity. Eltrombopag binds to and stimulates the transmembrane domain of the platelet thrombopoietin receptor (TPO-R or CD110), a member of the hematopoietin receptor superfamily. Activation of TPO-R leads to the proliferation and differentiation of cells in the megakaryocytic lineage and an increase in platelet production.

Eltrombopag Synonyms

Eltrombopag Olamine, ELTROMBOPAG OLAMINE, Promacta, SB-497116-GR

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