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pegaspargase · Medicine question

What does pegaspargase convert L-asparagine into?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Pegaspargase converts L-asparagine into aspartic acid and ammonia by enzymatic cleavage.

Sources for this answer

Oncaspar 750 U/ml powder for solution for injection/infusionServier Laboratories Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 8Document updated 27 September 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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