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GnRH Agonist (Lupron Depot)

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Lupron Depot is a GnRH agonist that suppresses luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, leading to decreased sex hormone production.

Lupron Depot is a GnRH agonist that suppresses luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, leading to decreased sex hormone production. Used for Central precocious puberty, Prostate cancer (advanced), Endometriosis.

At a glance

Generic nameGnRH Agonist (Lupron Depot)
SponsorEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Drug classGnRH agonist
TargetGnRH receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaEndocrinology; Oncology; Urology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

GnRH agonists work by initially stimulating the pituitary gland's GnRH receptors, causing a brief surge in LH and FSH. With continuous exposure, this leads to receptor desensitization and downregulation, resulting in sustained suppression of gonadotropins and consequent reduction in testosterone (in males) or estrogen (in females). This hormonal suppression is therapeutically exploited in conditions where sex hormone reduction is beneficial.

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