Pasireotide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C58H66N10O9. Pasireotide belongs to the amino acids, peptides, and analogues, a subclass of carboxylic acids and derivatives within the organic compounds. With an average molecular weight of 1,047 g/mol, Pasireotide is a heavy molecule.
This compound acts as an inhibitor of four specific protein targets: Somatostatin receptor type 1 (SSTR1), Somatostatin receptor type 2 (SSTR2), Somatostatin receptor type 3 (SSTR3), and Somatostatin receptor type 5 (SSTR5). Regarding its recorded sources, Pasireotide is associated with electrical and electronic equipment antennas, as well as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products specifically related to hypothalamic hormones. The recorded routes of exposure for this substance include subcutaneous and intramuscular administration.