Histrelin acetate

Description: Histrelin acetate is a nonapeptide analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) with added potency. It acts on particular cells of the pituitary gland called gonadotropes when present in the bloodstream. Histrelin stimulates these cells to release luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. Thus it is considered a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist or GnRH agonist. Target: GNRH Receptor. Smiles: CCNC([C@@H]1CCCN1C([C@H](CCCNC(N)=N)NC([C@H](CC(C)C)NC([C@@H](CC2=CN(C=N2)CC3=CC=CC=C3)NC([C@H](CC4=CC=C(C=C4)O)NC([C@H](CO)NC([C@H](CC5=CNC6=CC=CC=C65)NC([C@H](CC7=CNC=N7)NC([C@@H]8CCC(N8)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O)=O.CC(O)=O. References: Crawford ED. A review of the use of histrelin acetate in the treatment of prostate cancer. BJU Int. 2009 Mar,103 Suppl 2:14-22.