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Mepitiostane

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Mepitiostane Definition

An anabolic ether-modified form of the steroid epitiostanol. It has anti-estrogenic effect, which inhibits the progression of estrogen-stimulated cancers by competitive inhibition of estrogen binding to estrogen receptors. (NCI)

Mepitiostane Synonyms

Mepitiostane

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