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Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring > Furocoumarins > Methoxsalen
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring > Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring > Benzopyrans > Coumarins > Furocoumarins > Methoxsalen
... > Heterocyclic Compounds > Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring > Pyrans > Benzopyrans > Coumarins > Furocoumarins > Methoxsalen

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Methoxsalen  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 8 Methoxypsoralen
  • 8-Methoxypsoralen
  • Ammoidin
  • Xanthotoxin

Note

  • do not index here for use in PUVA THERAPY unless particularly discussed

Scope note

  • A naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA ADDUCTS in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D008730

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