Acyline
Acyline
Acyline (pronounced as /əˈsaɪliːn/) is a Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist) that is used in medical research.
Etymology
The term 'Acyline' is derived from the chemical structure of the compound, which includes an acyl group and a line of carbon atoms.
Usage
Acyline is primarily used in medical research to study the effects of suppressing gonadotropin secretion in the body. It is not currently approved for use in humans, but it has been tested in clinical trials for potential applications in the treatment of prostate cancer, endometriosis, and contraceptive development.
Mechanism of Action
Acyline works by binding to and inhibiting the Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRH receptor), which is found on the surface of pituitary gland cells. This prevents the release of gonadotropins, which are hormones that stimulate the gonads to produce sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone.
Related Terms
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist)
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRH receptor)
- Gonadotropin
- Pituitary gland
- Estrogen
- Testosterone
- Prostate cancer
- Endometriosis
- Contraceptive
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acyline
- Wikipedia's article - Acyline
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