Multifaceted role of heparin in oncology: from anticoagulation to anticancer mechanisms and clinical implications

Abstract Heparin, traditionally known for its anticoagulant properties, has recently been identified as a potential agent in cancer therapy. Its derivatives, including low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) and unfractionated heparin (UFH), are being investigated for their multifaceted roles in oncolog...

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Main Authors: Niranjan Koirala, Melina Poudel, Amit Kumar Shrivastava, Romit Kumar Subba, Mamata Panthi, Samrat Paudel, Zainab M. Almarhoon, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Daniela Calina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-02-01
Series:Discover Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-025-01985-7