Linzagolix

Description: Linzagolix is a small-molecule, non-peptide, orally active gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist) which is under development by Kissei Pharmaceutical and ObsEva for the treatment of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. As of December 2020, it is under review for approval for uterine fibroids, is in phase III clinical trials for endometriosis, and is in phase II clinical studies for adenomyosis. Target: GNRH Receptor. Smiles: COc1cc(F)c(cc1OCc1c(OC)ccc(F)c1F)-n1c(=O)[nH]c2csc(C(O)=O)c2c1=O. References: Ezzati M, Carr BR (2015). "Elagolix, a novel, orally bioavailable GnRH antagonist under investigation for the treatment of endometriosis-related pain". Womens Health (Lond). 11 (1): 19-28.