Peptide Drugs intermediate
Lonapegsomatropin
PEGylated growth hormone prodrug releasing somatropin for once-weekly pediatric treatment.
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growth-hormone long-acting weekly
Lonapegsomatropin
Overview
PEGylated growth hormone prodrug releasing somatropin for once-weekly pediatric treatment.
Structure
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Lonapegsomatropin |
Mechanism of Action
PEG-somatropin prodrug cleaves in vivo releasing active growth hormone.
References
- Wikipept Peptide Database
- Primary literature (see individual entries)
Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Lonapegsomatropin |
| Category | Peptide Drugs |
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