Term Name: exemestane
Synonyms: 6-methyleneandrosta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione, 6-methylideneandrosta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione, Exemestane, exemestano, exemestanum
Definition: A 17-oxo steroid that is androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione in which the hydrogens at position 6 are replaced by a double bond to a methylene group. A selective inhibitor of the aromatase (oestrogen synthase) system, it is used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:4953]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 3-oxo-Delta(1),Delta(4)-steroid 17-oxo steroid
has_parent_hydride: androstane
has_role: antineoplastic agent EC 1.14.14.14 (aromatase) inhibitor environmental contaminant xenobiotic