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methoxsalen and Carcinoma, Merkel Cell

methoxsalen has been researched along with Carcinoma, Merkel Cell 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.

Carcinoma, Merkel Cell: A carcinoma arising from MERKEL CELLS located in the basal layer of the epidermis and occurring most commonly as a primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the skin. Merkel cells are tactile cells of neuroectodermal origin and histologically show neurosecretory granules. The skin of the head and neck are a common site of Merkel cell carcinoma, occurring generally in elderly patients. (Holland et al., Cancer Medicine, 3d ed, p1245)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lunder, EJ1
Stern, RS1

Other Studies

1 other study available for methoxsalen and Carcinoma, Merkel Cell

ArticleYear
Merkel-cell carcinomas in patients treated with methoxsalen and ultraviolet A radiation.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1998, Oct-22, Volume: 339, Issue:17

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Carcinoma, Merkel Cell; Female; Humans; Male; Methoxsalen; Photosensitizing

1998