NCIt definition : A synthetic nonapeptide analogue of the natural gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH)
with potential antineoplastic activity. Deslorelin binds to and activates pituitary
gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) receptors. Continuous, prolonged administration
of goserelin in males results in pituitary GnRH receptor desensitization and inhibition
of pituitary secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone
(LH), leading to a significant decline in testosterone production; in females, prolonged
administration results in a decrease in estradiol production. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance being studied in the treatment of cancer as a way to block
sex hormones made by the ovaries or testicles. It is a type of gonadotropin-releasing
hormone analog.;