title: Ultraviolet A-induced photodegradation of 5-methoxypsoralen, 8-methoxypsoralen and psoralen reduces the biological effectiveness of the furocoumarins in vivo.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Copenhagen, University Hospital, Bispebjerg Hospital, Denmark.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Knudsen
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bech-Thomsen
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Wulf
mesh_terms: D000078223:5-Methoxypsoralen; D017484:Dermatitis, Phototoxic / Q000209:etiology; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005363:Ficusin / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006801:Humans; D008730:Methoxsalen / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D012062:Relative Biological Effectiveness; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D000078223:5-Methoxypsoralen; D005363:Ficusin; D008730:Methoxsalen