Cytestrol acetate
Cytestrol acetate (pronunciation: sy-tes-trol a-ce-tate) is a synthetic, steroidal estrogen that was never marketed. It is an ester of cytestrol, which is a semi-synthetic, steroidal estrogen.
Etymology
The term "Cytestrol acetate" is derived from the parent compound "cytestrol", a semi-synthetic, steroidal estrogen, and "acetate", referring to the acetic acid ester that is formed with the hydroxyl group of cytestrol.
Pharmacology
Cytestrol acetate is a prodrug of cytestrol and is converted into cytestrol in the body. It has estrogenic activity, meaning it can bind to and activate the estrogen receptor.
Related Terms
- Cytestrol: The parent compound of cytestrol acetate. It is a semi-synthetic, steroidal estrogen.
- Estrogen: A group of steroid compounds, important for their role in the estrous cycle.
- Estrogen receptor: A group of proteins found inside cells. They are receptors that are activated by the hormone estrogen.
- Prodrug: A medication or compound that, after administration, is metabolized into a pharmacologically active drug.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cytestrol acetate
- Wikipedia's article - Cytestrol acetate
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