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pegvisomant   Click here for help

GtoPdb Ligand ID: 7485

Synonyms: B2036-PEG | Somavert®
Approved drug
pegvisomant is an approved drug (FDA (2003), EMA (2008))
Compound class: Peptide
Comment: Pegvisomant is a PEGylated 191 amino acid protein analogue of growth hormone, with antagonist action at the growth hormone receptor. The peptide sequence can be obtained via the ChEMBL link. PEGylation protects the peptide from proteolytic breakdown and extends its bioactive half-life.
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Chemical Modification
PEGylated