methoxsalen has been researched along with Seasonal Affective Disorders 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.
| 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 Disorders
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Psoralens in association with seasonal affective disorder.
Topics: 5-Methoxypsoralen; Furocoumarins; Humans; Light; Liver; Melatonin; Methoxsalen; Models, Neurological | 1998 |