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... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Benzopyrans > Coumarins > Furocoumarins > 5-Methoxypsoralen
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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring > Furocoumarins > 5-Methoxypsoralen

Preferred term

5-Methoxypsoralen  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 5 Methoxy Psoralen
  • 5-Methoxy Psoralen
  • Bergapten

Scope note

  • A linear furanocoumarin that has phototoxic and anti-inflammatory properties, with effects similar to METHOXSALEN. It is used in PUVA THERAPY for the treatment of PSORIASIS.

History note

  • 2019 (1980)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000078223

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