Aminolaevulinic acid

Introduction: Aminolaevulinic acid

Description of Aminolaevulinic acid

Aminolaevulinic acid: A topically administered metabolic precursor of protoporphyrin IX. After topical administration, aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is converted to protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) which is a photosensitizer. When the proper wavelength of light activates protoporphyrin IX, singlet oxygen is produced, resulting in a local cytotoxic effect. (NCI04)
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Aminolaevulinic acid: Related Topics

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• Acid
• Metabolic
• Metabolic symptoms (391 causes)
• Metabolic disease (50 causes)
• Metabolic disorder (50 causes)
• Metabolic syndrome (50 causes)
• Precursor
• Topical
• ALA

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Terms Similar to Aminolaevulinic acid:

• 5-Aminolevulinic acid
• delta Aminolevulinic acid

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External links related to: Aminolaevulinic acid

• Levulan Kerastick Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Aminolevulinic Acid - RxList Monographs

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