CYP17A1 is a target of anti-prostate cancer drugs.
Abiraterone, orteronel and galeterone target CYP17A1.
Effect on adrenal steroid metabolome by CYP17A1 inhibitors was studied.
Orteronel was specific for CYP17A1 but abiraterone inhibited CYP21A2 activity.
Orteronel may be used to treat hyperandrogenic disorders without side effects.