N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Retinamide

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Also known as:  4HPR

 

Description

N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Retinamide is a synthetic analogue of Retinoic Acid.  It is a Vitamin A Derivative (a Retinoid).

 

Therapeutic Uses of N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Retinamide

Immune System

 N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Retinamide is presently under investigation for the treatment of several forms of Cancer:

 N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Retinamide is presently under investigation for the prevention of Cancer - Breast.  [1]

 N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) Retinamide may help to prevent and treat Leukoplakia.  [2]

 

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