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Can you explain what a "pegylated" drug is?
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Slow release: Pegylation is a chemical process that allows for slower release of a medication. The prime example is interferon.
Answered 10/23/2011
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Lasts longer: Pegylation is a way of attaching larger molecules to different medications which allows them to have more sustained effects.
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