Active ingredient: Tazarotene - Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemisty and Biological Activity

Chemical Formula

C21H21NO2S

Chemical Name

ethyl 6-[2-(4,4-dimethylthiochroman-6-yl)ethynyl]pyridine-3-carboxylate

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight

351.463 g/mol

Physical State

Solid

Melting Point

Not Available

Water Solubility

Soluble

Isoelectric Point

Not Available

Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals

Phase 1 Metabolising Enzyme (1-st Step of Metabolism)

Not Available

Primary Drug Target

Name	Retinoic acid receptor alpha
Gene Name	RARA
Synonyms	Retinoic acid receptor alpha; RAR-alpha
Specific Function	This is a receptor for retinoic acid. This metabolite has profound effects on vertebrate development. Retinoic acid is a morphogen and is a powerful teratogen. This receptor controls cell function by directly regulating gene expression