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Leuprolide, a highly active LHRH (GnRH) agonist stimulates the pituitary release of luteinizing hormone, causing an increase in testicular androgen production. Thus, leuprolide represents a safer alternative to estrogens, and may be preferred in the treatment of men with advanced prostate cancer.
CAS Number (net): 53714-56-0.
Catalog Number
H-4060
APC Number
54-1-22
Synonyms
Leuprolide, Leuprorelin, [Des-Gly10, DLeu6, Pro9] LH-RH, Ethyl Amide
Molecular Formula
C₅₉H₈₄N₁₆O₁₂
Relative Molecular Mass
1209.42
CAS Registry Number
74381-53-6
Source
Synthetic
Storage Conditions
-20 ± 5 °C
Keywords
LHRH agonist
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