Ultra low molecular weight heparin

Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.

Overview
AVE5026 is a hemisynthetic, ultra low molecular weight heparin. It is obtained by highly selective and controlled depolymerization of heparin. It has an average molecular weight of 2000 to 3000 Da, as compared to 4000 to 5000 Da of other LMW heparins.