Accumulation of 8-methoxypsoralen in the rat retina.
The distribution of 3H-8-methoxypsoralen (3H-8-MOP) has been examined by autoradiography in albino and pigmented rat eyes. Very high concentrations were seen in the pigmented layer of the retina, ciliary body and iris in pigmented rats. Cornea concentrations in both rat strains were about twice that of blood, and lower concentrations were seen in the lens.
D000818:Animals; D001345:Autoradiography; D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000378:metabolism; D007498:Iris / Q000378:metabolism; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008730:Methoxsalen / Q000378:metabolism*; D051381:Rats; D012160:Retina / Q000378:metabolism*; D014316:Tritium
D014316:Tritium; D008730:Methoxsalen