Triptorelin is a synthetic decapeptide agonist analog of luteinizing hormone releasing hormone (LHRH). Possessing greater potency than endogenous LHRH, triptorelin reversibly represses gonadotropin secretion. After chronic, continuous administration, this agent effects sustained decreases in LH and FSH production and testicular and ovarian steroidogenesis. Serum testosterone concentrations may fall to levels typically observed in surgically castrated men.
Triptorelin is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
Instituto Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Women's Hospital of Zhejiang Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
University of Alabama at Birmingham Cancer Center, Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Arizona Center for Cancer Care - Gilbert, Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Children's Hospital of Fudan University, Changhai, China
Pingxiang Maternity and Child Care, Pingxiang, China
Chengdu Women's & Children's Central Hospital, Chengdu, China
ASST Spedali Civili of Brescia, Brescia, BS, Italy
The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
AinShams Maternity Hospital, Cairo, Egypt
VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Long Beach, CA, Long Beach, California, United States
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, CA, West Los Angeles, California, United States
Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, Pay Pines, FL, Bay Pines, Florida, United States
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