N-Desmethylenzalutamide

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N-Desmethylenzalutamide

N-Desmethylenzalutamide (pronunciation: N-Des-meth-yl-en-zal-u-tam-ide) is a significant metabolite of the antiandrogen drug enzalutamide. It is primarily used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Etymology

The term "N-Desmethylenzalutamide" is derived from the parent drug "Enzalutamide". The prefix "N-Desmethyl" indicates the removal of a methyl group from the nitrogen atom of the parent compound.

Pharmacology

N-Desmethylenzalutamide is an active metabolite of enzalutamide, meaning it is a product of the body's metabolism of the drug and retains the drug's therapeutic effects. It works by blocking androgen receptors, which are involved in the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Related Terms

  • Enzalutamide: The parent drug of N-Desmethylenzalutamide, used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
  • Metabolite: A substance formed in or necessary for metabolism.
  • Antiandrogen: A substance that inhibits the biological effects of androgen hormones.
  • Prostate Cancer: A form of cancer that develops in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system.
  • Androgen Receptors: A type of nuclear receptor that is activated by binding any of the androgenic hormones, including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.

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