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4-hydroxytamoxifen
A tamoxifen metabolite with both estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects. 4-hydroxytamoxifen has a higher affinity for the estrogen receptor than tamoxifen, and functions as an antagonist in breast cancer cells. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus)

Synonym:4-Hydroxy-Tamoxifen

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