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THE synthesis of relatively simple stilbene derivatives (stilbœstrol, hexœstrol, etc.) possessing all the physiological properties of the complex naturally occurring steroid œstrogens1 has suggested that simple analogues might be prepared to imitate the effects of other complex therapeutically active compounds containing the phenanthrene nucleus. Such a compound is morphine.
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DODDS, E., LAWSON, W. & WILLIAMS, P. Morphine-like Properties of Diphenylethylamine and Related Compounds. Nature 151, 614–615 (1943). https://doi.org/10.1038/151614a0
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