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How does diethylstilbestrol act inside cells?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Diethylstilbestrol binds to a receptor protein in the cytoplasm and moves to the nucleus, where it binds to chromatin, followed by synthesis of specific mRNA and proteins.

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Diethylstilbestrol 1mg film-coated tabletBrown & Burk UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 2Document updated 12 February 2025

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