Prinaberel

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Prinaberel (also known as ERB-041) is a synthetic, orally active and selective estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) agonist which was under development by Wyeth but was ultimately discontinued. It was being investigated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease and had completed Phase II clinical trials for these indications.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

Prinaberel selectively binds to and activates ERβ, one of two main types of estrogen receptor. The activation of ERβ has anti-inflammatory effects and can be beneficial in the treatment of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.

Clinical trials[edit | edit source]

Prinaberel has completed Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. However, the development of the drug was discontinued by Wyeth.

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