Recent research has focused on the therapeutic potential of leech-derived substances, particularly anticoagulants, which can help prevent blood clotting and treat conditions like thrombosis.

Award-winning presenter and producer John Leech plays a selection of great soul music every Sunday afternoon between 4pm and 6pm. Show more Award-winning presenter and producer John Leech plays a ...

AstraZeneca's anticoagulant reversal agent Andexxa was given an accelerated approval by the FDA in 2018, but the company's plan to get that upgraded to a full approval is facing some pushback.

After more than 70 years of effective clinical use, heparin remains the most common anticoagulant in use and one of the most commonly prescribed drugs to hospitalized patients. However ...

Background Despite simpler regimens than vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF), adherence (taking drugs as prescribed) and persistence (continuation of drugs) ...

Proteins are among the most stable biological polymers. Peptide bonds can withstand hours in boiling concentrated acid, yet they last no more than microseconds in the presence of a specific protease.

Karen L. Hassenplug, Pharm.D.; Jill S. Burkiewicz, Pharm.D., BCPS; Terri L. Jackson, Ph.D., B.S.Pharm.; Laura R. Peppers, Pharm.D., BCPS Identifying baseline ...