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Tazarotene

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Tazarotene Definition

A synthetic, topical retinoid. Tazarotene induces the expression of tazarotene-induced gene 3 (TIG3), a tumor suppressor gene. In psoriasis, tazarotene normalizes abnormal keratinocyte differentiation and reduces their hyperproliferation. (NCI04)

Tazarotene Synonyms

Tazarotene, 6-[(3,4-dihydro-4,4-dimethyl-2H-1-benzothiopyran-6-yl)ethynyl]- 3-Pyridinecarboxylic Acid, Ethyl Ester, AGN-190168, Avage, Ethyl 6-(2-(4,4-Dimethylthiochroman-6-yl)ethynyl)nicotinate, Retisol-A, Stieva-A, Stieva-A Forte, TAZAROTENE, Tazorac, Vitinoin

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