Preparation of Low-Molecular-Weight Heparins by Radiation-Induced Destruction


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Abstract

Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) are widely used in medical practice. LMWHs are produced using various methods of controlled depolymerization of unfractionated heparin (UFH). Herein, a method for radiation-induced destruction of aqueous heparin solutions using a 60Co gamma-irradiation source is presented. The optimal conditions for depolymerization of starting heparin were found. The anticoagulant activity of LMWHs was studied as a function of irradiation dose. The results allowed this LMWH production method to be recommended for development of new anticoagulants.

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N. O. Tuaeva

I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University; Kazan State Medical Academy, Branch of the Russian Medical Academy for Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation

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Email: chemtox@mail.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow, 119991; Kazan, Tatarstan, 420012

V. M. Trukhan

I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Email: chemtox@mail.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow, 119991

D. A. Kardonskii

I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Email: chemtox@mail.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow, 119991

A. A. Eganov

I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Email: chemtox@mail.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow, 119991

E. V. Grebenkina

I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Email: chemtox@mail.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow, 119991

V. V. Veselov

I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Email: chemtox@mail.ru
Russian Federation, Moscow, 119991


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