Bavdegalutamide is an experimental
proteolysis targeting chimera that functions as a
androgen receptor degrader
A (selective) androgen receptor degrader or downregulator (SARD) is a type of drug which interacts with the androgen receptor (AR) such that it causes the AR to be degraded and thus downregulated. They are under investigation for the treatment o ...
. It is being developed to treat
metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the neoplasm, uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system below the bladder. Abnormal growth of the prostate tissue is usually detected through Screening (medicine), screening tests, ...
.
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Receptor degraders
Glutarimides
Phthalimides
Piperazines
Piperidines
Pyridazines
Cyclohexanes
Benzonitriles
Chlorobenzene derivatives
Phenyl compounds