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methoxsalen and Depressive Disorder

methoxsalen has been researched along with Depressive Disorder 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.

Depressive Disorder: An affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. The mood disturbance is prominent and relatively persistent.

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
SouĂȘtre, E1
Salvati, E1
Belugou, JL1
Robert, P1
Brunet, G1
Darcourt, G1

Trials

1 trial available for methoxsalen and Depressive Disorder

ArticleYear
Antidepressant effect of 5-methoxypsoralen: a preliminary report.
    Psychopharmacology, 1988, Volume: 95, Issue:3

    Topics: 5-Methoxypsoralen; Clinical Trials as Topic; Depressive Disorder; Double-Blind Method; Female; Human

1988