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methoxsalen and Eye Diseases

methoxsalen has been researched along with Eye Diseases in 4 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.

Eye Diseases: Diseases affecting the eye.

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (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
Koch, HR1
Beitzen, R1
Kremer, F1
Chioralia, G1
Baurmann, H1
Megaw, J1
Gardner, K1
Lerman, S1
El-Mofty, AM1
El-Mofty, A1
Egyed, MN1
Singer, L1
Eilat, A1
Shlosberg, A1

Trials

1 trial available for methoxsalen and Eye Diseases

ArticleYear
Photochemotherapy for psoriasis. A clinical cooperative study of PUVA-48 and PUVA-64.
    Archives of dermatology, 1979, Volume: 115, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Child; Clinical Trials as Topic; Eye Diseases;

1979

Other Studies

3 other studies available for methoxsalen and Eye Diseases

ArticleYear
8-methoxypsoralen and long ultraviolet effects on the rat lens: experiments with high dosage.
    Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie, 1982, Volume: 218, Issue:4

    Topics: Animals; Cataract; Corneal Opacity; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Eye Diseases; Lens, Crystallin

1982
Retrospective ocular study of patients receiving oral 8-methoxypsoralen and solar irradiation for the treatment of vitiligo.
    Annals of ophthalmology, 1979, Volume: 11, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Eye Diseases; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Heliotherapy; Humans; Male; Methoxsalen

1979
Eye lesions in ducklings fed Ammi majus seeds.
    Zentralblatt fur Veterinarmedizin. Reihe A, 1975, Volume: 22, Issue:9

    Topics: Animals; Ducks; Eye Diseases; Methoxsalen; Photosensitivity Disorders; Plant Poisoning; Poultry Dise

1975