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afimoxifene

A tamoxifen metabolite with both estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects. Afimoxifene has a higher affinity for the estrogen receptor than tamoxifen, and functions as an antagonist in breast cancer cells.
Synonym:4-hydroxy-tamoxifen
4-hydroxytamoxifen
Abbreviation:4-OHT
Chemical structure:4-(1-(4-(2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)-2-phenylbut-1-enyl)phenol
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