abiraterone
- noun
- /ˌæbɪˈrætəroʊn/
- Specialized
- Abiraterone is a newer hormone treatment for advanced prostate cancer that has not responded to standard therapies.
- abiraterone acetate
- abiraterone treatment
- abiraterone therapy
Examples
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Galeterone is a novel CYP17 lyase inhibitor that is structurally very similar to Abiraterone 117.
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Increased AR expression due to gene amplification has been found in some selective patients, and importantly, ADT with Abiraterone might even promote AR expression at the mRNA level.
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The observation of increased expression of CYP17A1 upon Abiraterone treatment demonstrates a possible mechanism for developing resistance to Abiraterone 47.
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The observation of increased expression of CYP17A1 upon Abiraterone treatment demonstrates a possible mechanism for developing resistance to Abiraterone 47.
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Liu et al. found that Niclosamide treatment re-sensitized Abiraterone-resistant cells by altering the ARv7 116.
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About one-third of all patients display primary resistance to Abiraterone treatment, and most patients with initial response progress to resistance after 15 months of Abiraterone treatment. # ADT with inhibitors to suppress the de novo synthesis of intra-tumor androgens #
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About one-third of all patients display primary resistance to Abiraterone treatment, and most patients with initial response progress to resistance after 15 months of Abiraterone treatment. # ADT with inhibitors to suppress the de novo synthesis of intra-tumor androgens #
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Abiraterone is often prescribed to patients with advanced prostate cancer to help reduce hormone production.
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The oncologist recommended abiraterone as an effective option for treating his prostate cancer.
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After exhausting other treatment options, the doctor suggested trying abiraterone to manage the patient's prostate cancer.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Abiraterone can be remembered by its parts: the ending -terone is the same as in testosterone, so it links to 'hormone', and the prefix ab- can mean 'away'. A helpful way to remember the drug is to think of it as a medicine that moves certain hormones 'away' or lowers them, which is exactly what it does in treating prostate cancer.