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Anti-Androgen

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Substances that inhibit or antagonize the biosynthesis or biologic effects of androgens by either antagonizing the responsiveness of androgen sensitive tissues or competing with their binding sites. [ ]

Term info

Label

Anti-Androgen

Synonyms
  • Androgen Antagonists
  • Anti-Androgen
  • Anti-Androgen Agents
  • Antiandrogen Agents
  • Antiandrogen Therapy
  • Antiandrogens
  • antiandrogen
Subsets

NCIT_C116978, NCIT_C116977

ALT DEFINITION

A substance that prevents cells from making or using androgens (hormones that play a role in the formation of male sex characteristics). Antiandrogens may stop some cancer cells from growing. Some antiandrogens are used to treat prostate cancer, and others are being studied for this use. An antiandrogen is a type of hormone antagonist.

CHEBI ID

CHEBI:35497

Display Name

Anti-Androgen

Legacy Concept Name

Anti-Androgen

Preferred Name

Anti-Androgen

Semantic Type

Chemical Viewed Functionally

UMLS CUI

C0002842

code

C242

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