Peptide · Approved

Triptorelin

A GnRH agonist (Trelstar) for prostate cancer and central precocious puberty.

Key facts

  • Also known as: Trelstar
  • Status: Approved
  • Used for: Cancer (GnRH agonist)
  • Natural counterpart: An analog of natural GnRH.
  • Target enzyme / receptor: GnRH receptor (GnRHR) — GPCR
  • Signalling pathway: Gαq → down-regulation → ↓LH/FSH → ↓sex hormones
    In plain terms: Overstimulates then switches off sex-hormone output.
  • Crystal / cryo-EM structure: Available  PDB 7BR3 ↗

Status & safety

This is an approved medicine — prescription-only in most countries. Only use it under a licensed clinician, obtained through a pharmacy.

Research & clinical studies

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