N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-9-cis-Retinamide

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A phenylretinamide and synthetic retinoid analogue. N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-9-cis-retinamide may activate retinoic acid receptors, thereby altering the expression of certain genes leading to cell differentiation and decreased cell proliferation in susceptible cells.

**Synonyms:** - 9-cis-4-HPR - N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-9-cis-retinamide