nilutamide

nilutamide information and resources from the National Cancer Institute

NCI Thesaurus | nilutamide

A synthetic, nonsteroidal agent with antiandrogenic properties. Nilutamide preferentially binds to androgen receptors and blocks androgen receptor activation by testosterone and other androgens; this agent may inhibit androgen-dependent growth of normal and neoplastic prostate cells. NCI Thesaurus | nilutamide

A synthetic, nonsteroidal agent with antiandrogenic properties. Nilutamide preferentially binds to androgen receptors and blocks androgen receptor activation by testosterone and other androgens; this agent may inhibit androgen-dependent growth of normal and neoplastic prostate cells.



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New Data Show that 'Casodex' (bicalutamide) 150mg Demonstrates ... Oct 31, 2005
PharmaLive.com (press release), 150mg has been shown to have a more favourable safety and tolerability profile compared to other non-steroidal anti-androgens (nilutamide and flutamide)4, and ...


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