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Estriol

GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES

Also known as: destriol, estratriol, ovestrion

FDA approvedATC G03CA04ATC G03CC06

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)

TargetGeneActionActivity
Estrogen receptorESR1agonistKi 8.67
Estrogen receptor betaESR2agonistKi 8.40
Sex hormone-binding globulinSHBGunknownKd 6.63
Sodium-dependent serotonin transporterSLC6A4unknownKi 5.26
Arachidonate 15-lipoxygenaseALOX15unknownIC50 5.06
Corticosteroid-binding globulinSERPINA6unknownKi 5.00
Glucocorticoid receptorNR3C1unknownKi 4.75
Alpha-synucleinSNCAunknownIC50 4.70
Olfactory receptor 51E2OR51E2unknownEC50 4.28
Lanosterol 14-alpha demethylasecyp51unknownKd 4.00

Regulatory approvals (1)

DateAgencyMarketed asApplicantOrphan
—FDA——

ATC classification

ATC codeTherapeutic hierarchy
G03CA04GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES › SEX HORMONES AND MODULATORS OF THE GENITAL SYSTEM › ESTROGENS › Natural and semisynthetic estrogens, plain
G03CC06GENITO 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 termLLR
Cardiospasm831.4
Palmoplantar keratoderma807.0
Pruritus genital767.3
Sleep terror766.1
Atrial tachycardia719.2
Carotid artery occlusion708.1
Tension headache702.0
Anosmia652.2
Facial pain624.9
Immunisation580.7
Pain of skin559.2
Muscle twitching545.5

Chemical structure

Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Estriol is on its molecule page.

Molecular formulaC18H24O3
Molecular weight288.39 g/mol
CAS number—
InChIKeyPROQIPRRNZUXQM-ZXXIGWHRSA-N
PubChem CID5756
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=C3C=CC(O)=C4)[C@@H]1C[C@@H](O)[C@@H]2O

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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Quick facts

Status—
First approval—
AgencyFDA
Targets10
Indications0
FormulaC18H24O3
DrugCentral ID3187
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