methoxsalen has been researched along with Seasonal Affective 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.
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 methoxsalen 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 |