Tamoxifen has been shown to protect bone from estrogen-deficiency bone
loss and lower plasma cholesterol in the rat. A 10 µM solution has
exhibited fungicidal activity (optimal pH 7,5) against yeast cells of C.
albicans. It has been implemented in liver carcinogenesis in rats.
Other actions of tamoxifen are: Reduction of plasma levels of
insulin-like growth factor; Induction of cells surrounding cancer cells
to secrete transforming growth factor b; Inhibition of membrane lipid
peroxidation probably by decreasing membrane fluidity.
Protein kinase C inhibitor. Induces apoptosis in human malignant glioma
cell lines. Tamoxifen and its metabolite 4-hydroxytamoxifen are
selective estrogen response modifiers (SERMs) that act as estrogen
antagonists in mammary gland. Blocks estradiol-stimulated VEGF
production in breast tumor cells.
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