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Candidate ID: R0001
Source ID: DB00007
Source Type: approved; investigational
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Leuprolide
Synonyms:
Molecular Formula: C59H84N16O12
SMILES: CCNC(=O)[C@@H]1CCCN1C(=O)[C@H](CCCNC(N)=N)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(C)C)NC(=O)[C@@H](CC(C)C)NC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1)NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CNC2=C1C=CC=C2)NC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CNC=N1)NC(=O)[C@@H]1CCC(=O)N1
Structure:
DrugBank Description: Leuprolide belongs to the general class of drugs known as hormones or hormone antagonists. It is a synthetic 9 residue peptide analog of gonadotropin releasing hormone. Leuprolide is used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It is also used to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Leuprolide is also under investigation for possible use in the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
CAS Number: 53714-56-0
Molecular Weight: 1209.3983
DrugBank Indication: For treatment of prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and premature puberty
DrugBank Pharmacology: Used in the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Leuprolide is a luteinizing hormone agonist that results in suppression of testicular or follicular steroidogenesis.
DrugBank MoA: Leuprolide binds to the gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor and acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion.
Targets: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor
Inclusion Criteria: