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Category: Nuclear ReceptorsarrowEstrogen and Related Receptors
Cat.No. Product Name
1494 DPN
Alternative name(s): Diarylpropionitrile
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DPN
Chemical Name: 2,3-bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-propionitrile

Biological Activity:

Highly potent estrogen ERβ receptor agonist with a 70-fold selectivity over ERα (EC50 values are 0.85 and 66 nM respectively). Relaxes mesenteric arteries in vitro.

Technical Data:

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M.Wt: 239.27
Formula: C15H13NO2
Storage: Desiccate at -20°C
Solubility: Soluble to 30 mM in 1eq. NaOH and to 100 mM in Ethanol and to 100 mM in DMSO
Purity: >99%
CAS No: [1428-67-7]

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    References:

    Meyers et al (2001) Estrogen receptor-β potency-selective ligands: structure-activity relationship studies of diarylpropionitriles and their acetylene and polar analogues. J.Med.Chem. 44 4230. Harrington et al (2003) Activities of estrogen receptor alpha- and beta-selective ligands at diverse estrogen responsive gene sites mediating transactivation or transrepression. Mol.Cell.Endocrinol. 206 13. Montgomery et al (2003) Acute effects of oestrogen receptor subtype-specific agonists on vascular contractility. Br.J.Pharmacol. 139 1249.
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    Keywords: DPN, Estrogen & Related Receptors, Highly Potent ERb Agonist, Diarylpropionitrile, Tocris Bioscience

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