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methoxsalen and Aura

methoxsalen has been researched along with Aura in 1 studies

Methoxsalen: 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.
methoxsalen : A member of the class of psoralens that is 7H-furo[3,2-g]chromen-7-one in which the 9 position is substituted by a methoxy group. It is a constituent of the fruits of Ammi majus. Like other psoralens, trioxsalen causes photosensitization of the skin. It is administered topically or orally in conjunction with UV-A for phototherapy treatment of vitiligo and severe psoriasis.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A patient with epilepsy and psoriasis in phenytoin therapy was treated with PUVA with no effect at all."3.67Interaction between 8-methoxypsoralen and phenytoin. Consequence for PUVA therapy. ( Hueg, B; Staberg, B, 1985)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Staberg, B1
Hueg, B1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methoxsalen and Aura

ArticleYear
Interaction between 8-methoxypsoralen and phenytoin. Consequence for PUVA therapy.
    Acta dermato-venereologica, 1985, Volume: 65, Issue:6

    Topics: Drug Interactions; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Methoxsalen; Middle Aged; Phenytoin; Psoriasis; PUVA Th

1985