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Pentosan Polysulfate

Known as: Xylan Polysulfate, Pentosane polysulfate, Pentosano polisulfato 
A semisynthetic heparin-like glucosaminoglycan. Although its mechanism of action is unknown, pentosan polysulfate may act as a buffer to control cell… 
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Review
1996
Review
1996
The rationale behind a proposed use of heparins for the control of proliferative nephritides is presented. Heparins stop adhesion… 
1991
1991
Pentosan polysulfate (PPS) is a low molecular weight (LMW) heparinoid with an average molecular weight of 6000 d. It is produced… 
1987
1987
Activation of plasminogen by tissue-type plasminogen activator (tpA) is potentiated by fibrin. We have demonstrated the role of… 
1986
1986
The expression of a diverse array of receptors for sulphated polysaccharides on lymphocytes has been demonstrated by Parish… 
1986
1986
In isolated perfused organs (pig ear, rabbit ear, rat lung) pentosan polysulphate caused an increase in the release of… 
1984
1984
A pentosan polysulphate [a fully sulphated (1-4)-beta-D-xylopyranose with a single laterally positioned 4-O-methyl-alpha-D… 
1976
1976
The inhibitory effect of 38 antirheumatic and other agents on purified neutral protease from human polymorphonuclear leucocytes… 
1973
1973
Certain biochemical characteristics of pentosan polysulfate (SP 54) indicated possible antiphlogistic properties of this…