Scientists discover compound called tetraaryl cyclobutane which stops prostrate cancer

Q.  Scientists have identified a novel compound that can block testosterone from fuelling tumours called tetraaryl cyclobutane. What is its other name?
- Published on 10 Aug 16

a. TC
b. BC
c. CB
d. None of the above

ANSWER: CB
 
Researchers have discovered a new compound that can block testosterone from fuelling the tumours growth in the androgen receptor thereby preventing prostrate cancer
  • This CB command is called tetraaryl cyclobutane and it is studied as a option for prostrate tumours that have growth resident to current androgen drugs namely enzalutamide
  • New compound is a competitive inhibitor of androgen receptors and structurally different from current anti-androgens such as enzalutamide
  • This is one of the CB compounds which inhibits mutant forms of androgen receptors that promote resistance to enzalutamide

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