Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/5005-0021
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/CSP/5005-0021
Preferred Name

selective estrogen receptor modulator

Definitions
structurally diverse group of compounds distinguished from estrogen by their ability to bind and activate the estrogen receptor, but act as either an estrogen agonist or antagonist depending on the tissue type and hormonal milieu; classified as either first generation because they demonstrate estrogen agonist properties in the endometrium or second generation based on their patterns of tissue specificity.
Synonyms
SERM
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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