| Title:  Goserelin CAS Registry Number:  65807-02-5 CAS Name:  6-[O-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-D-serine]-10-deglycinamideluteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig) 2-(aminocarbonyl)hydrazide Additional Names:  D-Ser(But)6Azgly10-gonadorelin;  D-Ser(But)6Azgly10-luliberin Manufacturers' Codes:  ICI-118630 Molecular Formula:  C59H84N18O14 Molecular Weight:  1269.41 Percent Composition:  C 55.82%, H 6.67%, N 19.86%, O 17.65% Literature References:  Synthetic peptide agonist analog of LH-RH, q.v.  Prepn:  A. S. Dutta et al., DE 2720245; eidem, US 4100274 (1977, 1978 both to I.C.I.); eidem, J. Med. Chem. 21, 1018 (1978).  Radioimmunoassay in serum:  R. N. Clayton et al., Clin. Endocrinol. 22, 453 (1985).  Endocrine effects in women:  C. P. West, D. T. Baird, ibid. 26, 213 (1987).  Review of pharmacokinetics and therapeutic efficacy in sex hormone related disorders:  P. Chrisp, K. L. Goa, Drugs 41, 254-288 (1991).  Clinical trial in treatment of uterine fibroids:  J. Gerris et al., Horm. Res. 45, 279 (1996); in prostate cancer:  M. Bolla et al., N. Engl. J. Med. 337, 295 (1997).   Derivative Type:  Acetate  Trademarks:  Zoladex (AstraZeneca) Literature References:  C59H84N18O14.xC2H4O2, where x = 1 to 2.4. Properties:  Off-white powder.  Freely sol in acetic acid; sol in water, 0.1M HCl, 0.1M NaCl, DMF, DMSO.  Insol in acetone, chloroform, ether.   Therap-Cat:  Antineoplastic (hormonal). Keywords:  Antineoplastic (Hormonal); LH-RH Analogs; LH-RH Agonist.  |