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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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