Asparaginase
Definition
Asparaginase (also known as L-asparaginase, and sold under the brand name Elspar) is a medicine used to stop growth of cancer and formation of new cancer cells.
Purpose
Asparaginase is used as part of an induction regimen for the treatment of acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) in children.
Description
Asparaginase is an enzyme made from the bacteria escherichia coli (E. coli). In this country, two forms of asparaginase are available: one made from E. coli, and a slightly changed version of the E.Coli form linked to polyethylene glycol (PEG) molecule. This PEG-linked asparaginase is called
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