Glatiramer acetate

Glatiramer acetate is a synthetic mixture of polypeptides that mimics myelin basic protein, a component of the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Peptides. Its therapeutic use is listed as multiple sclerosis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a peptide source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Copaxone, Glatirameracetat and Glatopa. Its PubChem CID is 3081884.

CAS No 147245-92-9
Molecular Formula C25H45N5O13
Molecular Weight 623.7 g/mol
Synonyms acetic acid;(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid;(2S)-2-aminopentanedioic acid;(2S)-2-aminopropanoic acid;(2S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid

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