Chemical Name: 2,3-bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-propionitrile. Alternate Names: Diarylpropionitrile
Estrogen ERbeta agonist
Molecular Weight:
239.27
Purity:
98% by TLC, NMR (Conforms)
Form:
Off-white solid
CAS Number:
[1428-67-7]
Formula:
C15H13NO2
Application Notes:
Potent estrogen ERbeta receptor agonist. Displays a 70-fold selectivity over ERalpha, EC50 = 0.85 and 66 nM, respectively.1 Regulates expression of GluR1, 2 and 3 in rat hippocampus.2 Ameliorates portal hypertension in a carbon tetrachloride-induced liver cirrhosis rat model.3 Stimulates proliferation of androgen-independent prostate cancer cell line PC-3 via a novel pathway involving ERbeta-mediated activation of beta-catenin.4 A useful tool for elucidating the biological function of ERbeta.5
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