Histrelin
Identification
- Summary
Histrelin is a GnRH agonist found in subcutaneous implants used for the treatment of pediatric patients with central precocious puberty and the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
- Brand Names
- Supprelin
- Generic Name
- Histrelin
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB06788
- Background
Histrelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin when administered as an implant delivering continuous therapeutic doses. This drug is a synthetic analog of naturally occurring GnRH with a higher potency. Histrelin implants are non-biodegradable, diffusion-controlled, hydrogel polymer reservoirs containing histrelin acetate that need to be replaced every 52 weeks.5,7,8
Initially, histrelin implants were developed to reduce testosterone to castration levels in patients with advanced prostate cancer.7 The Vantas product was approved by the FDA in October 2004 for the palliative treatment of this condition.7 Vantas was later discontinued by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. on September 21, 2021.6
GnRH agonists are the first line of treatment for children with central precocious puberty (CPP) due to their capacity to reduce LH levels and the concentration of sex steroids. As the product Supprelin LA, histrelin is indicated for the treatment of CPP in children (approved by the FDA in May 2007).5
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Approved, Withdrawn
- Structure
- Weight
- Average: 1443.632
Monoisotopic: 1442.709519019 - Chemical Formula
- C70H94N18O16
- Synonyms
- [(im-Bzl)-D-His6,Pro9-NEt]-gonadotropin releasing hormone
- 5-oxo-L-prolyl-L-histidyl-L-tryptophyl-L-seryl-L-tyrosyl-1-benzyl-D-histidyl-L-leucyl-L-arginyl-N-ethyl-L-prolinamide
- 5-oxo-L-prolyl-L-histidyl-L-tryptophyl-L-seryl-L-tyrosyl-Nτ-benzyl-D-histidyl-L-leucyl-L-arginyl-N-ethyl-L-prolinamide
- Histrelin
- histrelina
- histreline
- histrelinum
- L-pyroglutamyl-L-histidyl-L-tryptophyl-L-seryl-L-tyrosyl-D-Nim-benzyl-histidyl-L-leucyl-L-arginyl-L-proline ethylamide
- External IDs
- ORF 17070
- ORF-17070
- ORF17070
- RWJ 17070
- RWJ-17070
- RWJ17070
Pharmacology
- Indication
As the product Supprelin LA (FDA), histrelin is indicated for the treatment of children with central precocious puberty (CPP).5 As the product Vantas (FDA), histrelin is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.7
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Indication Type Indication Combined Product Details Approval Level Age Group Patient Characteristics Dose Form Symptomatic treatment of Advanced prostate cancer •••••••••••• ••••••• Management of Central precocious puberty •••••••••••• •••••••• ••••••• - Contraindications & Blackbox Warnings
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- Pharmacodynamics
Histrelin inhibits gonadotropin secretion through the reversible down-regulation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptors in the pituitary gland and desensitization of the pituitary gonadotropes.5,7 In pediatric patients with central precocious puberty (CPP), long-term treatment with histrelin acetate suppresses the luteinizing hormone (LH) response to GnRH, causing LH levels to decrease to prepubertal levels within one month of treatment.5 This reduces ovarian and testicular steroidogenesis and slows down linear growth velocity, improving the chance of attaining predicted adult height.5 When given orally, histrelin acetate is not active.7
Both histrelin products (Vantas and Supprelin LA from Endo Pharmaceuticals) cause a transient increase in serum concentrations of estradiol in females and testosterone in both sexes during the first week of treatment.5,7 Laboratory tests are also recommended in order to monitor hormone levels. For pediatric patients with central precocious puberty (CPP) using histrelin (Supprelin LA, Endo Pharmaceuticals), LH, follicle-stimulating hormone and estradiol or testosterone should be monitored.5 In patients with advanced prostate cancer using histrelin (Vantas, Endo Pharmaceuticals), testosterone and prostate-specific antigen should be measured periodically.7 Issues such as breakage during insertion and difficulty locating and removing implants have been reported.5,7
The Supprelin LA (Endo Pharmaceuticals) product label alerts users about psychiatric events, convulsions and cases of pseudotumor cerebri (idiopathic intracranial hypertension) that have been reported in patients receiving GnRH agonists.5 The Vantas (Endo Pharmaceuticals) product label alerts users about cases of spinal cord compression and urinary tract obstruction, and an increased risk of hyperglycemia/diabetes and cardiovascular disease in men receiving GnRH agonists.7
- Mechanism of action
Histrelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin.5,7 GnRH binds to the GnRH receptor located on the pituitary gonadotrophs, and this leads to the production of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), as well as the regulation of sexual maturation and reproductive function.4
When administered as an implant, histrelin is delivered in continuous therapeutic doses.5,7 As a GnRH agonist, this drug binds and, at first, activates the GnRH receptor. This increases the circulating levels of LH and FSH, leading to a transient increase in the concentration of gonadal steroids (testosterone and dihydrotestosterone in males and estrone and estradiol in premenopausal females).5,7 However, the continuous administration of histrelin induces the reversible down-regulation of the GnRH receptor and the desensitization of pituitary gonadotropes, which reduce LH and FSH levels.5,7
Pediatric patients with central precocious puberty (CPP) have a lower height potential. When treated with histrelin, LH levels in CPP are lowered, reducing the concentration of sex steroids.1,5 In adult males with advanced prostate cancer, histrelin reduces testosterone production to castration levels, hindering the growth of prostate cancer cells.2,3,7
Target Actions Organism AGonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor agonistHumans - Absorption
Advanced prostate cancer patients (n = 17) that received a subcutaneous histrelin implant (Vantas, Endo Pharmaceuticals) had peak serum concentrations of 1.10 ± 0.375 ng/mL (mean ± SD) at 12 hours.7 The continuous subcutaneous release of the histrelin implant was confirmed, as serum levels were sustained throughout the 52-week dosing period. At the end of the 52-week period, the mean serum histrelin concentration was 0.13 ± 0.065 ng/mL.7 In patients that received a second implant at the end of the 52-week period, the serum histrelin concentration in the first eight weeks was similar to the one detected with the first implant. On average, the residual drug content of 41 histrelin implants (Vantas, Endo Pharmaceuticals) was 56.7 ± 7.71 mcg/day over 52 weeks.7 Compared to healthy male volunteers that received a subcutaneous bolus dose, the relative bioavailability of histrelin in patients with prostate cancer and normal renal and hepatic function was 92%.7
In children with central precocious puberty (CPP, n=47) that received a subcutaneous histrelin implant (Supprelin LA, Endo Pharmaceuticals), the median maximum serum histrelin concentration over the study period was 0.43 ng/mL, which is expected to maintain gonadotropins at prepubertal levels.5 There were no pharmacokinetic differences between patients previously treated with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists and those that had not.5 Food-drug interaction studies have not been performed for histrelin products.7,5 Serum histrelin concentrations are 50% higher in prostate cancer patients with mild to severe renal impairment compared to those with no renal or hepatic impairment; however, this difference is not considered clinically relevant.7
- Volume of distribution
The apparent volume of distribution of histrelin following a subcutaneous bolus dose of histrelin (Vantas, Endo Pharmaceuticals, 500 mcg) in healthy volunteers was 58.4 ± 7.86 L.7
- Protein binding
In an in vitro measurement, the fraction of histrelin (Vantas, Endo Pharmaceuticals) unbound in plasma was 29.5% ± 8.9% (mean ± SD).7
- Metabolism
As a synthetic peptide, histrelin is expected to be metabolized by proteases throughout the body. This will likely result in several peptide fragments produced by hydrolysis.7 In an in vitro drug metabolism study using human hepatocytes, a single histrelin metabolite resulting from C-terminal dealkylation was identified.7
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- Route of elimination
Drug excretion studies have not been performed for histrelin 7.
- Half-life
In healthy volunteers administered a subcutaneous bolus dose of histrelin, the terminal half-life was 3.92 ± 1.01 hr (mean ± SD).7
- Clearance
In prostate cancer patients (n=17) administered a histrelin implant (Vantas, Endo Pharmaceuticals) the apparent clearance was 174 ± 56.5 mL/min (mean ± SD).7
- Adverse Effects
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- Toxicity
There were no signs of systemic toxicity in animals injected with up to 200 mcg/kg (rats, rabbits), or 2000 mcg/kg (mice) of histrelin acetate. These concentrations represent 20 to 200 times the maximal recommended human dose of 10 mcg/kg/day.7 Patients receiving one, two or four histrelin implants (Vantas, Endo Pharmaceuticals) had similar adverse event profiles.7
No overdose cases were reported in the clinical trials of the histrelin product Supprelin LA (Vantas, Endo Pharmaceuticals). The administration of high doses of histrelin in animal studies was associated with the expected pharmacological effects.5 Since both products of histrelin are administered using implants that deliver a constant dose, accidental or intentional overdose is unlikely.
- Pathways
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interactions in your softwareAcarbose The therapeutic efficacy of Acarbose can be decreased when used in combination with Histrelin. Acetohexamide The therapeutic efficacy of Acetohexamide can be decreased when used in combination with Histrelin. Acrivastine The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Histrelin is combined with Acrivastine. Adenosine The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Histrelin is combined with Adenosine. Ajmaline The risk or severity of QTc prolongation can be increased when Ajmaline is combined with Histrelin. - Food Interactions
- No interactions found.
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- Product Ingredients
Ingredient UNII CAS InChI Key Histrelin acetate Not Available Not Available Not applicable - International/Other Brands
- Supprelin / Supprelin LA / Vantas
- Brand Name Prescription Products
Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image Supprelin LA Implant 50 mg/1 Subcutaneous Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2007-05-31 Not applicable US Vantas Implant; Kit 50 mg Subcutaneous Paladin Labs Inc 2006-07-14 2017-04-07 Canada Vantas Implant 50 mg/1 Subcutaneous Valera Pharmaceuticals, Inc 2007-03-09 2007-04-11 US Vantas Implant 50 mg/1 Subcutaneous Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2004-11-01 2022-03-31 US
Categories
- ATC Codes
- L02AE05 — Histrelin
- Drug Categories
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones
- Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
- Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents
- Endocrine Therapy
- Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Agonist
- Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Receptor Agonists
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist
- Hormones
- Hormones and Related Agents
- Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Hyperglycemia-Associated Agents
- Hypothalamic Hormones
- Nerve Tissue Proteins
- Neuropeptides
- Oligopeptides
- Peptide Hormones
- Peptides
- Potential QTc-Prolonging Agents
- Proteins
- QTc Prolonging Agents
- Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
- Description
- This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as oligopeptides. These are organic compounds containing a sequence of between three and ten alpha-amino acids joined by peptide bonds.
- Kingdom
- Organic compounds
- Super Class
- Organic acids and derivatives
- Class
- Carboxylic acids and derivatives
- Sub Class
- Amino acids, peptides, and analogues
- Direct Parent
- Oligopeptides
- Alternative Parents
- Tyrosine and derivatives / Phenylalanine and derivatives / Histidine and derivatives / Leucine and derivatives / N-acyl-alpha amino acids and derivatives / Proline and derivatives / Tryptamines and derivatives / Serine and derivatives / Alpha amino acid amides / Amphetamines and derivatives show 23 more
- Substituents
- 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid / 2-pyrrolidone / 3-alkylindole / Alcohol / Alpha-amino acid amide / Alpha-amino acid or derivatives / Alpha-oligopeptide / Amphetamine or derivatives / Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound / Azacycle show 48 more
- Molecular Framework
- Not Available
- External Descriptors
- acetate salt (CHEBI:63530)
- Affected organisms
- Humans and other mammals
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- H50H3S3W74
- CAS number
- 76712-82-8
- InChI Key
- BKEMVGVBBDMHKL-VYFXDUNUSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C66H86N18O12.2C2H4O2/c1-4-70-64(95)55-17-11-25-84(55)65(96)48(16-10-24-71-66(67)68)76-58(89)49(26-38(2)3)77-62(93)53(30-43-34-83(37-74-43)33-40-12-6-5-7-13-40)81-59(90)50(27-39-18-20-44(86)21-19-39)78-63(94)54(35-85)82-60(91)51(28-41-31-72-46-15-9-8-14-45(41)46)79-61(92)52(29-42-32-69-36-73-42)80-57(88)47-22-23-56(87)75-47;2*1-2(3)4/h5-9,12-15,18-21,31-32,34,36-38,47-55,72,85-86H,4,10-11,16-17,22-30,33,35H2,1-3H3,(H,69,73)(H,70,95)(H,75,87)(H,76,89)(H,77,93)(H,78,94)(H,79,92)(H,80,88)(H,81,90)(H,82,91)(H4,67,68,71);2*1H3,(H,3,4)/t47-,48-,49-,50-,51-,52-,53+,54-,55-;;/m0../s1
- IUPAC Name
- (2S)-1-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[(2R)-3-(1-benzyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-3-hydroxy-2-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-{[(2S)-5-oxopyrrolidin-2-yl]formamido}propanamido]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanamido]propanamido]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido]propanamido]-4-methylpentanamido]-5-carbamimidamidopentanoyl]-N-ethylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide; bis(acetic acid)
- SMILES
- CC(O)=O.CC(O)=O.CCNC(=O)[C@@H]1CCCN1C(=O)[C@H](CCCNC(N)=N)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(C)C)NC(=O)[C@@H](CC1=CN(CC2=CC=CC=C2)C=N1)NC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1)NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CNC2=C1C=CC=C2)NC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CNC=N1)NC(=O)[C@@H]1CCC(=O)N1
References
- General References
- Lewis KA, Eugster EA: Experience with the once-yearly histrelin (GnRHa) subcutaneous implant in the treatment of central precocious puberty. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2009 Sep 21;3:1-5. [Article]
- Shore N, Cookson MS, Gittelman MC: Long-term efficacy and tolerability of once-yearly histrelin acetate subcutaneous implant in patients with advanced prostate cancer. BJU Int. 2012 Jan;109(2):226-32. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2011.10370.x. Epub 2011 Aug 18. [Article]
- Djavan B, Schlegel P, Salomon G, Eckersberger E, Sadri H, Graefen M: Analysis of testosterone suppression in men receiving histrelin, a novel GnRH agonist for the treatment of prostate cancer. Can J Urol. 2010 Aug;17(4):5265-71. [Article]
- Ortmann O, Weiss JM, Diedrich K: Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and GnRH agonists: mechanisms of action. Reprod Biomed Online. 2002;5 Suppl 1:1-7. doi: 10.1016/s1472-6483(11)60210-1. [Article]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: Supprelin LA (histrelin acetate) subcutaneous implant [Link]
- FDA Drug Shortages: Vantas 50 mg Implantation Kit [Link]
- FDA Approved Drug Products: Vantas (histrelin acetate) subcutaneous implant [Link]
- Health Canada Approved Drug Products: Vantas (histrelin acetate) subdermal implant [Link]
- External Links
- KEGG Drug
- D02369
- PubChem Compound
- 56927879
- PubChem Substance
- 347827797
- ChemSpider
- 26606349
- 50975
- ChEBI
- 63530
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL1201255
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Clinical Trials
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Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 3 Completed Treatment Adenocarcinoma of Prostate / Prostate Cancer 2 3 Completed Treatment Central Precocious Puberty (CPP) 1 3 Recruiting Treatment Adenocarcinoma of Prostate 1 3 Recruiting Treatment Adenocarcinoma of Prostate / Metastatic Malignant Neoplasm in the Bone / Stage III Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 / Stage IIIA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 / Stage IIIB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 / Stage IIIC Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 / Stage IVA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 1 3 Recruiting Treatment Castration Levels of Testosterone / Metastatic Prostate Adenocarcinoma / Stage IV Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 / Stage IVA Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 / Stage IVB Prostate Cancer AJCC v8 1
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Implant Subcutaneous Implant Subcutaneous 50 mg/1 Implant; kit Subcutaneous 50 mg - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
Patent Number Pediatric Extension Approved Expires (estimated) Region US8062652 No 2011-11-22 2026-06-16 US
Properties
- State
- Solid
- Experimental Properties
Property Value Source water solubility 10 mg/mL Health Canada Label pKa 5.3 (His-base) Health Canada Label - Predicted Properties
Property Value Source logP -2.1 Chemaxon pKa (Strongest Acidic) 9.49 Chemaxon pKa (Strongest Basic) 11.59 Chemaxon Physiological Charge 1 Chemaxon Hydrogen Acceptor Count 17 Chemaxon Hydrogen Donor Count 16 Chemaxon Polar Surface Area 446.86 Å2 Chemaxon Rotatable Bond Count 34 Chemaxon Refractivity 360.07 m3·mol-1 Chemaxon Polarizability 138.34 Å3 Chemaxon Number of Rings 8 Chemaxon Bioavailability 0 Chemaxon Rule of Five No Chemaxon Ghose Filter No Chemaxon Veber's Rule No Chemaxon MDDR-like Rule Yes Chemaxon - Predicted ADMET Features
- Not Available
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
- Not Available
- Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Not Available
Targets
- Kind
- Protein
- Organism
- Humans
- Pharmacological action
- Yes
- Actions
- Agonist
- General Function
- Peptide binding
- Specific Function
- Receptor for gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) that mediates the action of GnRH to stimulate the secretion of the gonadotropic hormones luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone...
- Gene Name
- GNRHR
- Uniprot ID
- P30968
- Uniprot Name
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor
- Molecular Weight
- 37730.355 Da
References
Drug created at September 14, 2010 16:21 / Updated at December 02, 2023 07:02