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Darolutamide continuous

The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Darolutamide is an androgen receptor antagonist that blocks the binding of androgens to the androgen receptor, inhibiting androgen-driven prostate cancer cell growth.

Darolutamide is an androgen receptor antagonist that blocks the binding of androgens to the androgen receptor, inhibiting androgen-driven prostate cancer cell growth. Used for Non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC), Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

At a glance

Generic nameDarolutamide continuous
Also known asDarolutamide
SponsorThe First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Drug classAndrogen receptor antagonist
TargetAndrogen receptor (AR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Darolutamide competitively binds to the androgen receptor with high affinity and selectivity, preventing activation by testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. This blocks the transcription of androgen-responsive genes essential for prostate cancer cell proliferation and survival. The continuous formulation maintains sustained androgen receptor antagonism to provide durable suppression of castration-resistant prostate cancer progression.

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