Confronto
Cetrorelix vs. Degarelix
Due peptidi a confronto — identità, base di evidenze, stato legale ed eventi avversi noti.
Identità
Categoria
Ricerca (altro)
Ricerca (altro)
N. CAS
120287-85-6
214766-78-6
Peso molecolare
1431.06 g/mol
1632.3 g/mol
Emivita
nessun dato
1320 h
Sequenza
nessun dato
Ac-D-2Nal-D-4Cpa-D-3Pal-Ser-4Aph(Hor)-D-4Aph(Cbm)-Leu-Ilys-Pro-D-Ala-NH2Meccanismo d'azione
Cetrorelix
Cetrorelix competitively and immediately blocks the pituitary GnRH receptor, rapidly suppressing LH and FSH release — without the initial hormone surge ('flare') of GnRH agonists.
Degarelix
Degarelix is a competitive GnRH receptor antagonist. It binds reversibly and immediately to the pituitary GnRH receptors and blocks their activation. This rapidly suppresses the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which in turn lowers testosterone production in the testes. Unlike GnRH agonists (e.g., leuprorelin), which first cause a transient stimulation with a testosterone surge (flare), this direct antagonism lacks the initial stimulation phase, so testosterone declines without a preceding rise. This mechanism underlies the literature-described use in hormone-dependent prostate cancer.
Base di evidenze
Evidenza più alta
RCT sull'uomo
RCT sull'uomo
Studi
0
4
di cui sull'uomo
0
4
Effetti registrati
2
4
Contraddizioni aperte
0
1
Eventi avversi documentati
1
2
Stato legale
Voci complete
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between Cetrorelix and Degarelix?
- Cetrorelix is classified as "Ricerca (altro)", while Degarelix is classified as "Ricerca (altro)". Cetrorelix: Cetrorelix is a synthetic decapeptide and GnRH antagonist. It is used in assisted reproduction (IVF) to prevent a premature LH surge during controlled ovarian stimulation. Degarelix: Degarelix (trade name Firmagon) is a synthetic decapeptide and a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist. Unlike GnRH agonists, it blocks the receptor directly and does not trigger an initial testosterone surge (flare). It is an approved prescription medicine for the treatment of advanced, hormone-dependent prostate cancer. This page neutrally summarizes the evidence base and legal status and is not a usage or dosing recommendation. This page contrasts both neutrally and source-based — with no usage or dosing recommendation.
- Which peptide is better supported by science, Cetrorelix or Degarelix?
- The highest available evidence level is "RCT sull'uomo" for Cetrorelix and "RCT sull'uomo" for Degarelix. A higher evidence level means more robust data, but says nothing about suitability for an individual. The full body of evidence is on each peptide's own page.
- What is the legal status of Cetrorelix and Degarelix in Germany and the United States?
- Germania: Cetrorelix — Su prescrizione, Degarelix — Su prescrizione. Stati Uniti: Cetrorelix — Su prescrizione, Degarelix — Su prescrizione. These are factual summaries with source and review date on the individual pages.