An orally active and very potent antagonist of androgen receptor (AR); Second-generation of antiandrogen for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer; highly recommended tool in AR research.
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Chemical Name: 4-[7-(4-Cyano-3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-8-oxo-6-thioxo-5,7-diaza-spiro[3.4]oct-5-yl]-2-fluoro-N-methyl-benzamide