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Potent gonadorelin analog agonist. It has potential use as a female or male contraceptive and has also been used in the treatment of prostatic carcinoma.

Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, hormonal.

Chemical name: Luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig), 6-(O-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-D-serine)-9-(N-ethyl-L-prolinamide)-10-deglycinamide-

(12 Dec 1998)