Gonadorelin
| Definition: |
A decapeptide hormone released by the hypothalamus. It stimulates the synthesis and secretion of both FOLLICLE STIMULATING HORMONE and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. |
| Also Called: |
Cystorelin,Dirigestran,Factrel,Gonadorelin Acetate,Gonadorelin Hydrochloride,Kryptocur |
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CAS Number: |
33515-09-2 |
Gonadorelin Categories.
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Buserelin - A potent and durable analog of naturally occurring gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GONADORELIN). |
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Goserelin - This long-acting GONADORELIN analog and agonist is used in the treatment of malignant NEOPLASMS of the prostate, uterine fibromas, and metastatic breast cancer. |
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Leuprolide - A potent and long acting analog of naturally occurring gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GONADORELIN). Its action is similar to gonadorelin, which regulates the synthesis and release of pituitary gonadotropins. |
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Nafarelin - This GONADORELIN analog has been used in the treatment of central precocious puberty and endometriosis. |
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Triptorelin - A long-acting GONADORELIN analog agonist. It has been used in the treatment of prostatic cancer, ovarian cancer, precocious puberty, endometriosis, and to induce ovulation for in vitro fertilization. |
Gonadorelin Definitions and Terms
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