GG745
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-003536
A drug used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. It is being studied in the treatment of male hair loss and prostate cancer. GG745 blocks enzymes the body needs to make male sex hormones. It is a type of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. Also called Avodart and dutasteride.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-003536 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | Avodart; dutasteride |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A drug used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland. It is being studied in the treatment of male hair loss and prostate cancer. GG745 blocks enzymes the body needs to make male sex hormones. It is a type of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. Also called Avodart and dutasteride.",
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