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Fluorescence
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Luminosity in which the bearer emits longer wavelength light following the absorption of shorter wavelength radiation; fluorescence is common with aromatic compounds with several rings joined together.
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ILX:0104314
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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Fluorescence labeling protocol
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ILX:0104315
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Fluorescence molecular tomography imaging assay
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Imaging assay involving collection of photons from fluorescent molecules in deep tissue that propagate through tissue at multiple projections and combining these measurements tomographically to obtain the distribution of fluorochromes.
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ILX:0104316
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Fluorescence resonance energy transfer
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A type of energy transfer between two fluorophores whereby a donor fluorophore, intially in its electronic excited state, may transfer energy to an acceptor fluorophore (in close proximity, typically
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ILX:0104317
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Fluorescence resonance energy transfer imaging protocol
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ILX:0104318
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Fluorescent
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A quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of emitting light during exposure to radiation from an external source.
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ILX:0104319
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Fluorescent protein
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Protein that possesses native fluorescence. Naturally occuring fluorescent proteins include green fluroescent protein, originally isolated from the jellyfish. Other colors of fluorescent proteins were produced through mutations, e.g., the Yellow fluorescent protein. These proteins are used extensively as biosensors through fusion of gene for the fluorescent protein to a target protein.
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ILX:0104320
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Fluoro emerald
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Fluorescent dextran derivative (dextran, fluorescein, 10,000 MW) used in retrograde tracing studies in the nervous system
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ILX:0104321
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Fluoro ruby
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Fluorescent dextran derivative (dextran, tetramethylrhodamine, 10,000 MW) used for retrograde tracing studies in the nervous system
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ILX:0104322
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4
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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01/17/2023
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Fluorogold
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Fluorescent dye that is used as a retrograde tracer in tract tracing studies
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ILX:0104323
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4
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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01/17/2023
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Fluorometholone
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A glucocorticoid employed, usually as eye drops, in the treatment of allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye. It has also been used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p732) Pharmacology: Corticosteroids such as fluorometholone inhibit the inflammatory response to a variety of inciting agents and probably delay or slow healing. They inhibit the edema, fibrin deposition, capillary dilation, leukocyte migration, capillary proliferation, fibroblast proliferation, deposition of collagen, and scar formation associated with inflammation. Mechanism of action: There is no generally accepted explanation for the mechanism of action of ocular corticosteroids. However, corticosteroids are thought to act by the induction of phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins, collectively called lipocortins. It is postulated that these proteins control the biosynthesis of potent mediators of inflammation such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes by inhibiting the release of their common precursor, arachidonic acid. Arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids by phospholipase A2. Drug type: Approved. Small Molecule. Drug category: Anti-Allergic Agents. Anti-inflammatory Agents. Glucocorticoids
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ILX:0104324
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Fluorouracil
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A pyrimidine analog that is an antineoplastic antimetabolite. It interferes with DNA synthesis by blocking the thymidylate synthetase conversion of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid. (PubChem) Pharmacology: Fluorouracil is an antineoplastic anti-metabolite. Anti-metabolites masquerade as purine or pyrimidine - which become the building blocks of DNA. They prevent these substances becoming incorporated in to DNA during the "S" phase (of the cell cycle), stopping normal development and division. Fluorouracil blocks an enzyme which converts the cytosine nucleotide into the deoxy derivative. In addition, DNA synthesis is further inhibited because Fluorouracil blocks the incorporation of the thymidine nucleotide into the DNA strand. Mechanism of action: Fluorouracil inhibits thymidylate synthetase, leading to inhibition of DNA and RNA synthesis and cell death. Drug type: Approved. Small Molecule. Drug category: Antimetabolites. Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic. Antineoplastic Agents. Immunosuppressive Agents
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ILX:0104325
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4
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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08/24/2018
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Fluoxetine
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The first highly specific serotonin uptake inhibitor. It is used as an antidepressant and often has a more acceptable side-effects profile than traditional antidepressants. (PubChem) Pharmacology: Fluoxetine, an antidepressant agent belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), is used to treat depression, bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress. According to the amines hypothesis, a functional decrease in the activity of amines, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, would result in depression; a functional increase of the activity of these amines would result in mood elevation. Fluoxetine's effects are thought to be associated with the inhibition of 5HT receptor, which leads to an increase of serotonin level. Mechanism of action: Metabolized to norfluoxetine, fluoxetine is a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), it blocks the reuptake of serotonin at the serotonin reuptake pump of the neuronal membrane, enhancing the actions of serotonin on 5HT1A autoreceptors. SSRIs bind with significantly less affinity to histamine, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine receptors than tricyclic antidepressant drugs. Drug type: Approved. Small Molecule. Drug category: Antidepressants, Second-Generation. Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
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ILX:0104326
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4
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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08/24/2018
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Fluoxymesterone
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An anabolic steroid that has been used in the treatment of male hypogonadism, delayed puberty in males, and in the treatment of breast neoplasms in women. (PubChem) Pharmacology: Fluoxymesterone is a synthetic androgen, or male hormone, similar to testosterone. Fluoxymesterone works by attaching itself to androgen receptors; this causes it to interact with the parts of the cell involved in the making of proteins. It may cause an increase in the synthesis of some proteins or a decrease in the synthesis of others. These proteins have a variety of effects, including blocking the growth of some types of breast cancer cells, stimulating cells that cause male sexual characteristics, and stimulating the production of red blood cells. Mechanism of action: Fluoxymesterone is a synthetic androgenic anabolic steroid and is approximately 5 times as potent as natural methyltestosterone. Like testosterone and other androgenic hormones, fluoxymesterone binds to the androgen receptor. It produces retention of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus; increases protein anabolism; and decreases amino acid catabolism. The antitumour activity of fluoxymesterone appears related to reduction or competitive inhibition of prolactin receptors or estrogen receptors or production. Drug type: Approved. Illicit. Small Molecule. Drug category: Anabolic Agents. Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
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ILX:0104327
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Flupenthixol
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Flupentixol is an antipsychotic neuroleptic drug. It is a thioxanthene, and therefore closely related to the phenothiazines. Its primary use is as a long acting injection given two or three weekly to people with schizophrenia who have a poor compliance with medication and suffer frequent relapses of illness. It is a D1 and D2 receptor antagonist. Pharmacology: Flupenthixol is an anxiolytic, antidepressive agent and a mood stabilizer. It inhibits the central monoamine receptors, particularly the dopamine D1 and D2 receptors. Therefore, it increases the amount of serotonin and noradrenaline that control mood and thinking, and improves mood. Mechanism of action: Flupenthixol is a thioxanthene antipsychotic. The mechanism of action of Flupenthixol is not completely understood. Flupenthixol is a powerful antagonist of both D1 and D2 dopamine receptors, and an alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonist. It's antipsychotic activity is thought to be related to blocks postsynaptic dopamine receptors in the CNS. Drug type: Approved. Small Molecule. Drug category: Antipsychotic Agents. Antipsychotics. Dopamine Antagonists. Thioxanthenes
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ILX:0104328
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4
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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08/24/2018
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Fluphenazine
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A phenothiazine used in the treatment of psychoses. Its properties and uses are generally similar to those of chlorpromazine. (PubChem) Pharmacology: Fluphenazine is a trifluoro-methyl phenothiazine derivative intended for the management of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Fluphenazine has not been shown effective in the management of behaviorial complications in patients with mental retardation. Mechanism of action: Fluphenazine blocks postsynaptic mesolimbic dopaminergic D1 and D2 receptors in the brain; depresses the release of hypothalamic and hypophyseal hormones and is believed to depress the reticular activating system thus affecting basal metabolism, body temperature, wakefulness, vasomotor tone, and emesis. Drug type: Approved. Small Molecule. Drug category: Antipsychotic Agents. Antipsychotics. Dopamine Antagonists. Phenothiazines
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ILX:0104329
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Flurandrenolide
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A corticosteroid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream or an ointment, and is also used as a polyethylene tape with an adhesive. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p733) Pharmacology: Flurandrenolide is primarily effective because of its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive actions. Mechanism of action: Flurandrenolide is a topical corticosteroid. It is normally applied to a plastic tape called Cordran. Cordran is primarily effective because of its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive actions. Flurandrenolide, which is slowly released from the Cordran tape, binds to the cytosolic glucocorticoid receptor. After binding the receptor the newly formed receptor-ligand complex translocates itself into the cell nucleus, where it binds to many glucocorticoid response elements (GRE) in the promoter region of the target genes. The DNA bound receptor then interacts with basic transcription factors, causing the increase in expression of specific target genes. The anti-inflammatory actions of corticosteroids are thought to involve lipocortins, phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins which, through inhibition arachidonic acid, control the biosynthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Specifically glucocorticoids induce lipocortin-1 (annexin-1) synthesis, which then binds to cell membranes preventing the phospholipase A2 from coming into contact with its substrate arachidonic acid. This leads to diminished eicosanoid production. Cyclooxygenase (both COX-1 and COX-2) expression is also suppressed, potentiating the effect. In another words, the two main products in inflammation Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes are inhibited by the action of Glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids also stimulate the lipocortin-1 escaping to the extracellular space, where it binds to the leukocyte membrane receptors and inhibits various inflammatory events: epithelial adhesion, emigration, chemotaxis, phagocytosis, respiratory burst and the release of various inflammatory mediators (lysosomal enzymes, cytokines, tissue plasminogen activator, chemokines etc.) from neutrophils, macrophages and mastocytes. Additionally the immune system is suppressed by corticosteroids due to a decrease in the function of the lymphatic system, a reduction in immunoglobulin and complement concentrations, the precipitation of lymphocytopenia, and interference with antigen-antibody binding. Like other glucocorticoid agents Fluocinolone acetonide acts as a physiological antagonist to insulin by decreasing glycogenesis (formation of glycogen). It also promotes the breakdown of lipids (lipolysis), and proteins, leading to the mobilization of extrahepatic amino acids and ketone bodies. This leads to increased circulating glucose concentrations (in the blood). There is also decreased glycogen formation in the liver. Drug type: Approved. Small Molecule. Drug category: Anti-inflammatory Agents. Glucocorticoids
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ILX:0104330
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Flurazepam
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A benzodiazepine derivative used mainly as a hypnotic. (PubChem) Pharmacology: Flurazepam, a benzodiazepine derivative, is a hypnotic agent which does not appear to decrease dream time as measured by rapid eye movements (REM). Furthermore, it decreases sleep latency and number of awakenings for a consequent increase in total sleep time. Mechanism of action: Benzodiazepines bind nonspecifically to bezodiazepine receptors BNZ1, which mediates sleep, and BNZ2, which affects affects muscle relaxation, anticonvulsant activity, motor coordination, and memory. As benzodiazepine receptors are thought to be coupled to gamma-aminobutyric acid-A (GABAA) receptors, this enhances the effects of GABA by increasing GABA affinity for the GABA receptor. Binding of GABA to the site opens the chloride channel, resulting in a hyperpolarized cell membrane that prevents further excitation of the cell. Drug type: Approved. Illicit. Small Molecule. Drug category: Anti-anxiety Agents. GABA Modulators. Hypnotics and Sedatives
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ILX:0104331
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Flurbiprofen
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An anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic of the phenylalkynoic acid series. It has been shown to reduce bone resorption in periodontal disease by inhibiting carbonic anhydrase. (PubChem) Pharmacology: Flurbiprofen, a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid class, is used for the relief of pain and inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis and for the inhibition of intraoperative miosis. Flurbiprofen exhibits antiinflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities. Mechanism of action: The antiinflammatory effect of flurbiprofen may result from the reversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase, causing the peripheral inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis. Flurbiprofen also inhibits the migration of leukocytes into sites of inflammation and prevents the formation of thromboxane A2, an aggregating agent, by the platelets. Drug type: Approved. Small Molecule. Drug category: Analgesics. Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal. Anti-inflammatory Agents. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors. Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors. Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)
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ILX:0104332
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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Flutamide
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An antiandrogen with about the same potency as cyproterone in rodent and canine species. Pharmacology: Flutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen. In animal studies, flutamide demonstrates potent antiandrogenic effects. It exerts its antiandrogenic action by inhibiting androgen uptake and/or by inhibiting nuclear binding of androgen in target tissues or both. Prostatic carcinoma is known to be androgen-sensitive and responds to treatment that counteracts the effect of androgen and/or removes the source of androgen, e.g. castration. Elevations of plasma testosterone and estradiol levels have been noted following flutamide administration. Mechanism of action: Flutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen that blocks the action of both endogenous and exogenous testosterone by binding to the androgen receptor. In addition Flutamide is a potent inhibitor of testosterone-stimulated prostatic DNA synthesis. Moreover, it is capable of inhibiting prostatic nuclear uptake of androgen. Drug type: Approved. Small Molecule. Drug category: Androgen Antagonists. Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal
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ILX:0104333
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3
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FDI Lab - SciCrunch.org
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06/18/2018
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