Argatroban

SKU: orb1224079

Description

Argatroban is a direct, selective thrombin inhibitor. The American College of Cardiologists (ACC) recommend using bivalirudin or argatroban in patients who have had, or at risk for, heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and are undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Argatroban is a non-heparin anticoagulant shown to both normalize platelet count in patients with HIT and prevent the formation of thrombi. Parental anticoagulants must be stopped and a baseline activated partial thromboplastin time must be obtained prior to administering argatroban.

Research Area

Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 74863-84-6
• MW: 508.63
• Purity: >98% (HPLC)
• Formula: C₂₃H₃₆N₆O₅S
• SMILES: C[C@@H]1CCN([C@H](C1)C(=O)O)C(=O)[C@H](CCCN=C(N)N)NS(=O)(=O)C2=CC=CC3=C2NCC(C3)C
• Target: Thrombin
• Solubility: Ethanol: 6 mg/mL (11.79 mM); DMSO: 9 mg/mL (17.69 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  Argatroban (MD-805) may have a complementary effect for preventing thrombus formation without aggravating bleeding tendency because of its monotarget specificity to thrombin. Administration (0.5 to 2 micrograms/kg/min) of Argatroban (MD-805) is a safe anticoagulant for left heart bypass in repairs of traumatic aortic rupture associated with multiple organ injuries. Argatroban (MD-805), as compared with heparin, appears to enhance reperfusion with TPA in patients with AMI, particularly in those patients with delayed presentation. The incidences of major bleeding and adverse clinical outcome were lower in the patients receiving argatroban.
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Storage & Handling

• Storage: Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

MCI-9038

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Gene Symbol

Thrombin