Asparaginase Stocks List
Symbol | Grade | Name | % Change | |
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CALC | D | CalciMedica, Inc. | 6.23 | |
JAZZ | F | Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc | -1.48 |
Related Industries: Biotechnology
Symbol | Grade | Name | Weight | |
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XPH | D | SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF | 3.71 | |
PJP | C | PowerShares Dynamic Pharmaceuticals | 3.64 | |
TOKE | F | Cambria Cannabis ETF | 3.5 | |
FTXH | C | First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF | 2.87 | |
PILL | F | Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical & Medical Bull 3X Shares ETF | 2.85 |
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Jul 1 | JAZZ | Is Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (JAZZ) the Best Pot Stock to Buy Now? |
- Asparaginase
Asparaginase is an enzyme that is used as a medication and in food manufacturing. As a medication, L-asparaginase is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. It is given by injection into a vein, muscle, or under the skin. A pegylated version is also available. In food manufacturing it is used to decrease acrylamide.Common side effects when used by injection include allergic reactions, pancreatitis, blood clotting problems, high blood sugar, kidney problems, and liver dysfunction. Use in pregnancy may harm the baby. As a food it is generally recognized as safe. Asparaginase works by breaking down the amino acid known as asparagine without which the cancer cells cannot make protein.Asparaginase was approved for medical use in the United States in 1978. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system. The wholesale cost in the developing world is about 42.00 USD for per 10,000 IU vial. This amount in the United Kingdom costs the NHS 613.00 pounds. It is often made from Escherichia coli or Erwinia chrysanthemi.
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