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4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide (CAS 65646-68-6)

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Alternate Names:
Retinoic acid p-hydroxyanilide; Fenretinide; 4-HPR
Application:
4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide is an agonist displaying activity at retinoid receptors
CAS Number:
65646-68-6
Molecular Weight:
391.55
Molecular Formula:
C26H33NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide (Fenretinide) is a synthetic retinoid analog of all trans retinoic acid, which displays antiproliferative effects on cultured human breast cancer cells. In addition, 4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide functions as a selective activator of RAR (retinoid receptors). Studies involving lymphoid and myeloid malignant cell lines indicate that 4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide can induce apoptosis and reduce cell growth. These studies suggest that 4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide and all trans retanoic acid may bind to two different receptors to induce apoptosis.


4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide (CAS 65646-68-6) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide, 5 mg

sc-200900
5 mg
$104.00

4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide, 25 mg

sc-200900A
25 mg
$315.00