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What is the mechanism of abiraterone?

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In clinical trials, abiraterone acetate significantly extended overall survival for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. As a hormonal therapy, it works by targeting the body's androgen production, which fuels prostate cancer growth. What is the mechanism of abiraterone, and how does this selective approach help combat advanced prostate cancer?