Repositioning Candidate Details

Candidate ID: R0957
Source ID: DB06249
Source Type: approved; investigational
Compound Type: small molecule
Compound Name: Arzoxifene
Synonyms: Arzoxifene
Molecular Formula: C28H29NO4S
SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)C1=C(OC2=CC=C(OCCN3CCCCC3)C=C2)C2=C(S1)C=C(O)C=C2
Structure:
DrugBank Description: --
CAS Number: 182133-25-1
Molecular Weight: 475.6
DrugBank Indication: Investigated for use/treatment in breast cancer, osteoporosis, and endometrial cancer.
DrugBank Pharmacology: --
DrugBank MoA: Arzoxifene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which antagonizes estrogen in mammary and uterine tissue, but acts as an estrogen receptor agonist in bone tissue. Arzoxifene reduces bone loss and risk of osteoperosis and decreases serum cholesterol.
Targets: Estrogen receptor alpha; Estrogen receptor beta
Inclusion Criteria: Indication associated