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abiraterone acetate

Term ID
CHEBI:68639
Synonyms
  • (3beta)-17-(pyridin-3-yl)androsta-5,16-dien-3-yl acetate
  • 17-(3-Pyridyl)-5,16-androstadien-3beta-acetate
  • 17-(pyridin-3-yl)androsta-5,16-dien-3beta-yl acetate
  • Zytiga
Definition
A sterol ester obtained by formal condensation of the 3-hydroxy group of abiraterone with the carboxy group of acetic acid. A prodrug that is converted in vivo into abiraterone. Used for treatment of metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from abiraterone acetate
Phenotype where environments contain abiraterone acetate
Phenotype modified by environments containing abiraterone acetate
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