(R,R)-Tetrahydrochrysene

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search

(R,R)-Tetrahydrochrysene

(R,R)-Tetrahydrochrysene (pronunciation: /ɹ,ɹ-tɛtrəhaɪdroʊkrɪsiːn/) is a synthetic compound used in scientific research. It is a selective agonist of the estrogen receptor beta (ERβ), with 30 times selectivity for ERβ over ERα.

Etymology

The term "(R,R)-Tetrahydrochrysene" is derived from the Greek words "tetra" meaning four, "hydro" referring to hydrogen, and "chrysene" which is a type of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). The (R,R) prefix indicates the absolute configuration of the molecule.

Related Terms

  • Estrogen receptor: A group of proteins found inside cells. They are receptors that are activated by the hormone estrogen.
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon: A hydrocarbon—a compound containing only carbon and hydrogen—composed of multiple aromatic rings.
  • Agonist: A substance which initiates a physiological response when combined with a receptor.

See Also

External links

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski