Vicagrel, an acetate derivative of Clopidogrel, is a P2Y12 platelet inhibitor potentially for the treatment of thrombosis, the substrate of carboxylesterase 2 (CES2)[1]. Vicagrel demonstrates a favorable safety profile and excellent anti-platelet activity, which could be an anti-platelet drug and for the unmet medical needs of cardiovascular diseases[2].
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