The authors review some historical data connected with the discovery of the enzyme l-asparaginase and then summarize the basic informations concerning the mechanism of action, clinical application, toxicity and future prospectives of this substance. From the clinical viewpoint, a broader use of l-asparaginase prepared from Erwinia carotovora instead of Escherichia coli seems to be warranted.
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Acta Univ Palacki Olomuc Fac Med
February 1992
1st Clinic of Internal Medicine, Medical Faculty, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia.
The authors review some historical data connected with the discovery of the enzyme l-asparaginase and then summarize the basic informations concerning the mechanism of action, clinical application, toxicity and future prospectives of this substance. From the clinical viewpoint, a broader use of l-asparaginase prepared from Erwinia carotovora instead of Escherichia coli seems to be warranted.
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