Feng-Ling Tukun

Dr. Feng-Ling Tukun


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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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9 December 2017 in Molecules
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FTFeng-Ling Tukun
Feng-Ling Tukun
DODag Erlend Olberg
Dag Erlend Olberg
PRPatrick J. Riss
Patrick J. Riss
IHIra Haraldsen
Ira Haraldsen
AKAnita Kaass
Anita Kaass
JKJo Klaveness
Jo Klaveness
The decapeptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone, also referred to as luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone with the sequence (pGlu-His-Trp-Ser-Tyr-Gly-Leu-Arg-Pro-Gly-NH2) plays an important role in regulating the reproductive system. It stimulates differential release of the gonadotropins FSH and LH from pituitary tissue. To date, treatment of hormone-dependent diseases targeting the GnRH receptor, including peptide GnRH agonist and antagonists are now available on the market. The inherited issues associate with peptide agonists and antagonists have however, led to significant interest in developing orally active, small molecule, non-peptide antagonists. In this review, we will summarize all developed small molecule GnRH antagonists along with the most recent clinical data and therapeutic applications.