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furocoumarin
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alpha benzopyrone
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antifungal agent
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dye
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photosensitizing agent
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plant extract
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psoralen
Scope Note:
linear furanocoumarins found in many plants; they can intercalate DNA and, in an UV-initiated reaction of the furan portion, alkylate pyrimidines, resulting in photosensitivity.
Term Number:
0397-0201
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