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What is

defibrotide sodium

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Pronunciation: /defibrotide* ˈsoʊdiəm/

defibrotide sodium

Definition

A polydeoxyribonucleotide with antithrombotic, thrombolytic, and fibrinolytic properties. Defibrotide sodium induces the release of prostaglandin 12 and reduces the expression of adhesion molecules on endothelial cells, thereby interfering with platelet and leukocyte adhesion to the endothelium.