# Triptorelin

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GnRH super-agonist with desensitization profile similar to Leuprolide.

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Also known asTrelstar, DecapeptylCategoryGnRH & ReproductiveMechanism of actionGnRH super-agonist with desensitization profile similar to Leuprolide.TargetsGnRH receptorIndications under research or approvedAdvanced prostate cancer, Central precocious pubertyRegulatory status (reference entry)FDA-approved (2000)Half-life~3 hours (depot formulations)Sequence notesDecapeptide pyroGlu-His-Trp-Ser-Tyr-D-Trp-Leu-Arg-Pro-Gly-NH2; D-Trp at position 6 confers super-agonist activity.Molecular weight (Da)1311Originator / sponsorVerity Pharmaceuticals / IpsenFirst reported1980
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Trelstar FDA label


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## Sources

- Trelstar FDA label: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/020715s022lbl.pdf