Fenretinide D017313

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Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Organic Chemicals [D02] » Hydrocarbons » Hydrocarbons, Acyclic » Alkenes » Polyenes » Carotenoids » Retinoids » Fenretinide

Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Organic Chemicals [D02] » Hydrocarbons » Terpenes » Carotenoids » Retinoids » Fenretinide

Chemicals and Drugs [D] » Biological Factors [D23] » Pigments, Biological » Carotenoids » Retinoids » Fenretinide

Description

A synthetic retinoid that is used orally as a chemopreventive against prostate cancer and in women at risk of developing contralateral breast cancer. It is also effective as an antineoplastic agent.   MeSH

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