Ingredient

Enzalutamide

Enzalutamide is an anticancer agent ingredient used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

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MFDS ingredient code M115674

What does it do?

Enzalutamide belongs to the class of androgen receptor antagonists and is primarily used for the treatment of prostate cancer, blocking the signals of male hormones necessary for the growth of cancer cells.

Enzalutamide binds to androgen receptors in prostate cancer cells, preventing male hormones from acting. This blocks the signals for the growth and proliferation of cancer cells, slowing or inhibiting the progression of cancer.

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Good to know

Enzalutamide has a stronger binding affinity to receptors than conventional androgen blockers and also inhibits the nuclear translocation of these receptors. This action improves the efficacy of prostate cancer treatment.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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