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psoralen
Used for:
methoxsalen
Used for:
trioxsalen
Broader Terms:
furocoumarin
Scope Note:
linear furocoumarins which are found in many plants; they can intercalate DNA and, in an ultraviolet initiated reaction of the furan portion, alkylate pyrimidines, causing photosensitivity.
Term Number:
0397-0344
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