Adenosine diphosphate (ADP) receptor inhibitor
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Adenosine diphosphate receptor inhibitor is a type of drug that inhibits some or all types of adenosine diphosphate receptors (P2Y receptors).
Inhibitors of the receptor subtype P2Y12
, such as clopidogrel
and prasugrel
, are one class of anti-platelet drug.
Inhibitors of the receptor subtype P2Y12
P2Y12
In the field of molecular biology, the P2Y12 protein is found mainly but not only on the surface of blood platelet cells and is an important regulator in blood clotting....
, such as clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel is an oral, thienopyridine class antiplatelet agent used to inhibit blood clots in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease. It is marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis under the trade name Plavix. The drug works by irreversibly...
and prasugrel
Prasugrel
Prasugrel is a novel platelet inhibitor developed by Daiichi Sankyo Co. and produced by Ube and currently marketed in the United States in cooperation with Eli Lilly and Company for acute coronary syndromes planned for percutaneous coronary intervention...
, are one class of anti-platelet drug.