Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and the drug abciximab both target platelet membrane glycoprotein IIb-IIIa. ITP is an immune destruction of platelets. Besides being impossible to pronounce, abciximab is used in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, and is an antiplatelet agent.
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quick question, doesnt idiopathic mean we dont know whats causing the dz? How can this be idiopathic, if we know its due to immune destruction?
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