Estriol
GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES
Also known as: destriol, estratriol, ovestrion
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Estriol is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 10 molecular targets, including ESR1, ESR2 and SHBG.
- Molecular targets: ESR1, ESR2, SHBG and SLC6A4 (10 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: G03CA04 (Natural and semisynthetic estrogens, plain).
- Molecular formula: C18H24O3; molecular weight 288.39 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (10)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estrogen receptor | ESR1 | agonist | Ki 8.67 |
| Estrogen receptor beta | ESR2 | agonist | Ki 8.40 |
| Sex hormone-binding globulin | SHBG | unknown | Kd 6.63 |
| Sodium-dependent serotonin transporter | SLC6A4 | unknown | Ki 5.26 |
| Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenase | ALOX15 | unknown | IC50 5.06 |
| Corticosteroid-binding globulin | SERPINA6 | unknown | Ki 5.00 |
| Glucocorticoid receptor | NR3C1 | unknown | Ki 4.75 |
| Alpha-synuclein | SNCA | unknown | IC50 4.70 |
| Olfactory receptor 51E2 | OR51E2 | unknown | EC50 4.28 |
| Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylase | cyp51 | unknown | Kd 4.00 |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
G03CA04 | GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES › SEX HORMONES AND MODULATORS OF THE GENITAL SYSTEM › ESTROGENS › Natural and semisynthetic estrogens, plain |
G03CC06 | GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES › SEX HORMONES AND MODULATORS OF THE GENITAL SYSTEM › ESTROGENS › Estrogens, combinations with other drugs |
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Cardiospasm | 831.4 |
| Palmoplantar keratoderma | 807.0 |
| Pruritus genital | 767.3 |
| Sleep terror | 766.1 |
| Atrial tachycardia | 719.2 |
| Carotid artery occlusion | 708.1 |
| Tension headache | 702.0 |
| Anosmia | 652.2 |
| Facial pain | 624.9 |
| Immunisation | 580.7 |
| Pain of skin | 559.2 |
| Muscle twitching | 545.5 |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Estriol is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C18H24O3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 288.39 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | PROQIPRRNZUXQM-ZXXIGWHRSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 5756 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Estriol work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include ESR1 (agonist), ESR2 (agonist), SHBG and SLC6A4.
What is the chemical formula of Estriol?
Estriol has the molecular formula C18H24O3 and a molecular weight of 288.39 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 3187 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL193482 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 5756 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB04573 — drug record
- FDA UNII FB33469R8E — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Estriol — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P03372 (ESR1) — target protein
- UniProt Q92731 (ESR2) — target protein
- UniProt P04278 (SHBG) — target protein
- UniProt P31645 (SLC6A4) — target protein
- UniProt P08185 (SERPINA6) — target protein
- UniProt P04150 (NR3C1) — target protein
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
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