Bexarotene [Usan]
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Brand Names Mixture
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Chemical_Formula
C24H28O2
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/bexarotene.htm
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fda sheet
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Synthesis Reference
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Molecular Weight
348.478 g/mol
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Melting Point
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H2O Solubility
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State
Solid
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LogP
8.096
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Dosage Forms
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Indication
For the treatment of cutaneous manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who are refractory to at least one prior systemic therapy
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Pharmacology
Bexarotene is a member of a subclass of retinoids that selectively activate retinoid X receptors (RXRs). These retinoid receptors have biologic activity distinct from that of retinoic acid receptors (RARs). Bexarotene is indicated for the treatment of cutaneous manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in patients who are refractory to at least one prior systemic therapy. Bexarotene selectively binds and activates retinoid X receptor subtypes (RXRa, RXRb, RXRg). RXRs can form heterodimers with various receptor partners such as retinoic acid receptors (RARs), vitamin Dy receptor, thyroid receptor, and peroxisome proliferator activator receptors (PPARs). Once activated, these receptors function as transcription factors that regulate the expression of genes that control cellular differentiation and proliferation. Bexarotene inhibits the growth in vitro of some tumor cell lines of hematopoietic and squamous cell origin. It also induces tumor regression in vivo in some animal models.
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Absorption
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side effects and Toxicity
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Patient Information
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals