NCIt definition : A synthetic cyclic octapeptide analogue of somatostatin with direct and indirect antitumor
effects. Vapreotide binds to somatostatin receptors (SSTR), specifically SSTR-2 and
to SSTR-5 with a lesser affinity, in the similar behaviors as other octapeptide somatostatin
analogues. Like octreotide, this agent has direct and indirect antitumor effects via
inhibiting the release of growth hormone and other peptides that regulate release
of insulin, gastrointestinal hormones. Furthermore, vapreotide may also be useful
for inducing hemostasis in cases of acute hemorrhage of the upper gastrointestinal
tract.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs
to the family of drugs called somatostatin analogs.;
UNII : 2PK59M9GFF;
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