4-Methoxyestrone Explained

4-Methoxyestrone (4-ME1) is an endogenous, naturally occurring methoxylated catechol estrogen and metabolite of estrone that is formed by catechol O-methyltransferase via the intermediate 4-hydroxyestrone.[1] [2] [3] It has estrogenic activity similarly to estrone and 4-hydroxyestrone.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. David S. Wishart. Showing metabocard for 4-Methoxyestrone.
  2. Book: Hemnes, Anna R. . vanc . Gender, Sex Hormones and Respiratory Disease: A Comprehensive Guide. 16 December 2015. Humana Press. 978-3-319-23998-9. 32–.
  3. Book: Christian . Lauritzen . John W. W. . Studd . vanc . Current Management of the Menopause. 22 June 2005. CRC Press. 978-0-203-48612-2. 378–379.
  4. Bhavnani BR, Nisker JA, Martin J, Aletebi F, Watson L, Milne JK . Comparison of pharmacokinetics of a conjugated equine estrogen preparation (premarin) and a synthetic mixture of estrogens (C.E.S.) in postmenopausal women . Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation . 7 . 3 . 175–83 . 2000 . 10865186 . 10.1016/s1071-5576(00)00049-6 .

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