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Investigational Drug Details

Drug ID: D001
Drug Name: Leuprolide
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Type: small molecule
DrugBank ID: DB00007
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.
PubChem ID: 657181
CasNo: 53714-56-0
Repositioning for NAFLD: Yes
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:
InChiKey: GFIJNRVAKGFPGQ-LIJARHBVSA-N
Molecular Weight: 1209.3983
DrugBank Targets: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor
DrugBank MoA: Leuprolide binds to the gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor and acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion.
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 Indication: For treatment of prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and premature puberty
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