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Synonyms: (3E)-hex-3-enoylsomatoliberin | Egrifta® | TH9507
tesamorelin is an approved drug (FDA (2010))
Compound class:
Peptide
Comment: This drug is a stabilized synthetic peptide analogue of the hypothalamic peptide GHRH. The approved formulation is the acetate salt. The chemical structure shown here was generated using the SMILES from PubChem CID 16137828.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Tesamorelin is used to reduce excess fat around the stomach (lipodystrophy) in patients receiving certain HIV medications. |
Mechanism Of Action and Pharmacodynamic Effects ![]() |
Tesamorelin acts on the pituitary cells in the brain to stimulate production and release of hGRF. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |