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Degarelix Acetate

CHEMBL2028987 Phase 4 Approved Protein
Half-Life
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Bioavailability
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Protein Binding
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Molecular Weight
1692.3 g/mol
LogP
—
Phase
4

An acetate salt form of degarelix used to suppress sex hormone production in hormone-sensitive cancers and certain reproductive conditions. It rapidly reduces testosterone or estrogen levels by blocking GnRH receptors in the pituitary gland.

Molecular Weight

1692.3000 g/mol

TPSA

550.00 Ų

Therapeutic Areas

Endometriosis Leukemia Lymphoma Obesity Prostate Cancer

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)

Mechanism

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(NC(=O)[C@@H]2CC(=O)NC(=O)N2)cc1)C(=O)N[C@H](Cc1ccc(NC(N)=O)cc1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCNC(C)C)C(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(=O)N[C@H](C)C(N)=O.CC(=O)O

                

                

                
                

                    
InChI

                    
InChI=1S/C82H103ClN18O16.C2H4O2/c1-45(2)35-60(72(107)92-59(16-9-10-33-87-46(3)4)80(115)101-34-12-17-68(101)79(114)88-47(5)70(84)105)93-74(109)63(38-51-23-30-58(31-24-51)91-81(85)116)95-76(111)64(39-50-21-28-57(29-22-50)90-71(106)66-42-69(104)100-82(117)99-66)97-78(113)67(44-102)98-77(112)65(41-53-13-11-32-86-43-53)96-75(110)62(37-49-19-26-56(83)27-20-49)94-73(108)61(89-48(6)103)40-52-18-25-54-14-7-8-15-55(54)36-52;1-2(3)4/h7-8,11,13-15,18-32,36,43,45-47,59-68,87,102H,9-10,12,16-17,33-35,37-42,44H2,1-6H3,(H2,84,105)(H,88,114)(H,89,103)(H,90,106)(H,92,107)(H,93,109)(H,94,108)(H,95,111)(H,96,110)(H,97,113)(H,98,112)(H3,85,91,116)(H2,99,100,104,117);1H3,(H,3,4)/t47-,59+,60+,61-,62-,63-,64+,65-,66+,67+,68+;/m1./s1

                

                

                

                    
                    

                        
Molecular Formula

                        
C84H107ClN18O18

                    

                    
                    

                        
HBD / HBA

                        
18 / 20

                    

                    
                    

                        
Rotatable Bonds

                        
41

                    

                    
                    
                    

                        
Heavy Atoms

                        
121

                    

                    
                

            


            
            

                
                


    
    
        
    
    
    
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Frequently Asked Questions

                

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
An acetate salt form of degarelix used to suppress sex hormone production in hormone-sensitive cancers and certain reproductive conditions. It rapidly reduces testosterone or estrogen levels by blocking GnRH receptors in the pituitary gland.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    
                    

                        
                        

                            
Modulates gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) signaling, ultimately suppressing luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone secretion and reducing gonadal steroid hormone production.

                        

                    

                    

                    

                    

                        
                        

                            
Yes, Degarelix Acetate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Protein.

                        

                    

                

            

            

            
            

            
            

            
            
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References & Data Sources

    
    
        
        
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                ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI).
                CHEMBL2028987.
                Open-access bioactivity database.
            
        
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                PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
                CID 16186010.
                Chemical information database.
            
        
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Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.




        


        
        
    


    



    
Medical Disclaimer

    

        This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
    

    

        Data sources:
        ChEMBL,
        PubChem,
        DailyMed.