CGP 52608
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CGP 52608 is a selective ligand
of the RAR-related orphan receptor alpha
. CGP 52608 has also been reported to possess antiarthritic
activity.
Ligand (biochemistry)
In biochemistry and pharmacology, a ligand is a substance that forms a complex with a biomolecule to serve a biological purpose. In a narrower sense, it is a signal triggering molecule, binding to a site on a target protein.The binding occurs by intermolecular forces, such as ionic bonds, hydrogen...
of the RAR-related orphan receptor alpha
RAR-related orphan receptor alpha
RAR-related orphan receptor alpha , also known as NR1F1 is a nuclear receptor that in humans is encoded by the RORA gene.- Function :...
. CGP 52608 has also been reported to possess antiarthritic
Arthritis
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints....
activity.