Opigolix (INN, USAN; developmental code name ASP-1707) is a small-molecule, non-peptide, orally active gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist) which was under development by Astellas Pharma for the treatment of endometriosis and rheumatoid arthritis.[1][2] It was also under investigation for the treatment of prostate cancer.[1] It reached phase II clinical trials for both endometriosis and rheumatoid arthritis prior to the discontinuation of its development in April 2018.[1]
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- ^ a b c "Opigolix - Astellas Pharma - AdisInsight".
- ^ Ezzati M, Carr BR (2015). "Elagolix, a novel, orally bioavailable GnRH antagonist under investigation for the treatment of endometriosis-related pain". Women's Health. 11 (1): 19–28. doi:10.2217/whe.14.68. PMID 25581052.
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