NCIt definition : A synthetic cyclic octapeptide analogue of somatostatin. Lanreotide binds to somatostatin
receptors (SSTR), specifically SSTR-2 and also to SSTR-5 with a lesser affinity. However,
compare with octreotide, this agent is less potent in inhibiting the release of growth
hormone from the pituitary gland. Furthermore, lanreotide has an acute effect on decreasing
circulating total and free insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I). This agent is usually
given as a prolonged-release microparticle or Autogel formulation for the treatment
of acromegaly and to relieve the symptoms of neuroendocrine tumors.;
UNII : 0G3DE8943Y;
CAS number : 108736-35-2;
Drug name : Angiopeptin; Dermopeptin; Ipstyl; Somatuline; Somatulina;