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What is
4-nitroestrone 3-methyl ether
?Pronunciation: /fɔr nitroestrone* θri ˈmɛθəl ˈiθər/
4-nitroestrone 3-methyl ether
Definition
A synthetic derivative of estradiol. 4-nitroestrone 3-methyl ether inhibits estrogen sulfotransferase (EST), a progesterone-induced secretory endometrial enzyme which affects estrogen receptor levels. This agent has been shown to be an effective growth inhibitor of some chemically induced animal mammary tumors.