Endoxifen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Endoxifen is a noun meaning A metabolite of tamoxifen, 4-[(Z)-1-[4-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-2-phenylbut-1-enyl]phenol, that has similar properties.
Meaning
A metabolite of tamoxifen, 4-[(Z)-1-[4-[2-(methylamino)ethoxy]phenyl]-2-phenylbut-1-enyl]phenol, that has similar properties.
Example Sentences
It is described as a prodrug since most of its antiestrogen effects are exerted through its hydroxylated metabolites 4-OH-tamoxifen and endoxifen.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include idoxifene, afimoxifene, zindoxifene, levormeloxifene, ethamoxytriphetol, ormeloxifene.
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