5-methoxypsoralen has been researched along with Seasonal Affective Disorder in 1 studies
5-Methoxypsoralen: 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.
5-methoxypsoralen : A 5-methoxyfurocoumarin that is psoralen substituted by a methoxy group at position 5.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: A syndrome characterized by depressions that recur annually at the same time each year, usually during the winter months. Other symptoms include anxiety, irritability, decreased energy, increased appetite (carbohydrate cravings), increased duration of sleep, and weight gain. SAD (seasonal affective disorder) can be treated by daily exposure to bright artificial lights (PHOTOTHERAPY), during the season of recurrence.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The pathogenesis of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has been attributed to abnormal melatonin metabolism." | 3.70 | Psoralens in association with seasonal affective disorder. ( Partonen, T, 1998) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Partonen, T | 1 |
1 other study available for 5-methoxypsoralen and Seasonal Affective Disorder
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Psoralens in association with seasonal affective disorder.
Topics: 5-Methoxypsoralen; Furocoumarins; Humans; Light; Liver; Melatonin; Methoxsalen; Models, Neurological | 1998 |