Cetrorelix
A synthetic decapeptide antagonist of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) that rapidly suppresses luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), preventing premature ovulation during controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction. Unlike GnRH agonists, it does not cause an initial hormonal flare. It is administered by subcutaneous injection during in vitro fertilization cycles.
Molecular Weight
1431.0000 g/mol
LogP
1.90
TPSA
498.00 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Fail
Mechanism of Action
Modulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) signaling, ultimately suppressing luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone secretion and reducing gonadal steroid hormone production.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Modulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) signaling, ultimately suppressing luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone secretion and reducing gonadal steroid hormone production.
2D Structure
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SMILES
CC(=O)N[C@H](Cc1ccc2ccccc2c1)C(=O)N[C@H](Cc1ccc(Cl)cc1)C(=O)N[C@H](Cc1cccnc1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(O)cc1)C(=O)N[C@H](CCCNC(N)=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(=O)N[C@H](C)C(N)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C70H92ClN17O14/c1-39(2)31-52(61(94)82-51(15-9-28-77-69(73)74)68(101)88-30-10-16-58(88)67(100)79-40(3)59(72)92)83-60(93)50(14-8-29-78-70(75)102)81-63(96)54(34-43-20-25-49(91)26-21-43)86-66(99)57(38-89)87-65(98)56(36-45-11-7-27-76-37-45)85-64(97)55(33-42-18-23-48(71)24-19-42)84-62(95)53(80-41(4)90)35-44-17-22-46-12-5-6-13-47(46)32-44/h5-7,11-13,17-27,32,37,39-40,50-58,89,91H,8-10,14-16,28-31,33-36,38H2,1-4H3,(H2,72,92)(H,79,100)(H,80,90)(H,81,96)(H,82,94)(H,83,93)(H,84,95)(H,85,97)(H,86,99)(H,87,98)(H4,73,74,77)(H3,75,78,102)/t40-,50-,51+,52+,53-,54+,55-,56-,57+,58+/m1/s1
Molecular Formula
C70H92ClN17O14
HBD / HBA
16 / 16
Rotatable Bonds
38
Heavy Atoms
102
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A synthetic decapeptide antagonist of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) that rapidly suppresses luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), preventing premature ovulation during controlled ovarian stimulation for assisted reproduction. Unlike GnRH agonists, it does not cause an initial hormonal flare. It is administered by subcutaneous injection during in vitro fertilization cycles.
Modulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) signaling, ultimately suppressing luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone secretion and reducing gonadal steroid hormone production.
Yes, Cetrorelix is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Protein.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1200490. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 25074887. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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