Pegloticase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈɡlɑt.əˌkeɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pegloticase is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A recombinant porcine-like uricase used as a drug to treat severe gout.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A recombinant porcine-like uricase used as a drug to treat severe gout.
Example Sentences
Krystexxa, also known as pegloticase, is a form of the enzyme uricase, which breaks down uric acid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulglicotide, glucarpidase, eliglustat, miglustat, pegsunercept, antihyperuricemic.
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