Pipendoxifene
Pipendoxifene
Pipendoxifene (pronounced as pi-pen-dox-i-fene) is a Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) that is primarily used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Etymology
The term "Pipendoxifene" is derived from the chemical name 2-(4-{4-[(E)-4,4-dimethyl-2-piperidin-1-ylvinyl]phenoxy}phenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid. The name is a combination of parts of the chemical name, with "pipen" from piperidin, "dox" from vinylphenoxy, and "fene" from phenyl.
Usage
Pipendoxifene is used as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of hormone-responsive breast cancer. It works by binding to estrogen receptors in the body and blocking the effects of estrogen on these receptors, which can slow or stop the growth of some types of breast cancer cells.
Related Terms
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM): A type of drug that acts on the estrogen receptor, a type of protein in the body that binds estrogen. SERMs can have either estrogenic or anti-estrogenic effects, depending on the tissue.
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. It is the most common cancer diagnosed in women.
- Estrogen Receptor: A protein found inside cells that binds to the hormone estrogen and mediates its effects in the body.
See Also
- Tamoxifen: Another type of SERM that is commonly used in the treatment of breast cancer.
- Raloxifene: A SERM that is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pipendoxifene
- Wikipedia's article - Pipendoxifene
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