Preferred Label : N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)retinamide;
NCIt synonyms : N-all-trans-(4-Methoxyphenyl)retinamide; N 4-Methoxyphenyl Retinamide;
NCIt definition : A phenylretinamide and synthetic retinoid analogue. N-(4-methoxyphenyl)retinamide
(4-MPR) may activate retinoic acid receptors, thereby altering the expression of certain
genes leading to cell differentiation and decreased cell proliferation in susceptible
cells. 4-MPR, a major metabolite of fenretinide, may also induce apoptosis through
an RAR-independent mechanism that is not yet fully elucidated.;
CAS number : 79965-10-9;
Codes from synonyms : 20372;
Origin ID : C63701;
UMLS CUI : C0067544;
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