Caged Raseglurant . Releases raseglurant upon exposure to 405 nm (violet) light. Inhibits the effects of Quisqualate in cultured neurons when exposed to 405 nm light. Exhibits analgesic activity in pain models in vivo on photoactivation. Quantum yield = 0.18.
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Liarozole dihydrochloride is a cytochrome P450 (CYP450) dependent inhibitor, orally active, it also a potent inhibitor of estrogen (via inhibition of aromatase) and testicular androgen synthesis (inhibition of 17 ,20-lyase).Liarozole dihydrochloride is an imidazole derivative; it is being investigated as a non-hormonal agent in prostate cancer and in the treatment of various other cancers and skin disorders.