Etelcalcetide

Description: Etelcalcetide (AMG 416) is a synthetic peptide that serves as an activator of the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) and is used as a calcimimetic drug for treating secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Smiles: C[C@@H](NC(=O)[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)NC(=O)[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)NC(=O)[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)NC(=O)[C@@H](C)NC(=O)[C@@H](CSSC[C@H](N)C(O)=O)NC(C)=O)C(=O)N[C@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(N)=O. References: Block GA, et al. Effect of Etelcalcetide vs Cinacalcet on Serum Parathyroid Hormone in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis With Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2017 Jan 10,317(2):156-164.