Benzopyran selective estrogen receptor beta agonist-1(SERBA-1) s
hows potent, selective binding and agonist function inestrogen receptor
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help explain observed
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hisligand. SERBA-1 in vivo demonstrates involution of t
he ventral prostatein CD-1 mice (ER
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hile
having no effect on gonadal
hormonelevels (ER
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he efficacious dose, consistent wit
h in vitroproperties of t
his molecule.