The selective estrogen receptor modulator clomiphene inhibits sterol biosynthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana
Q. Wang, K. De Vriese, S. Desmet, J. Pollier, Q. Lu, A. Goossens, D. Geelen, J. Russinova, G. Goeminne, T. Beeckman, S. Vanneste
The paper identifies clomiphene, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, as an inhibitor of plant sterol biosynthesis by targeting CPI1, suggesting its potential for agricultural applications.
bioRxiv · Mar 2, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology