Ultraviolet A-induced photodegradation of 5-methoxypsoralen, 8-methoxypsoralen and psoralen reduces the biological effectiveness of the furocoumarins in vivo.
Knudsen
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EA
Department of Dermatology, Copenhagen, University Hospital, Bispebjerg Hospital, Denmark.
Bech-Thomsen
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Wulf
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HC
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
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D000078223:5-Methoxypsoralen; D005363:Ficusin; D008730:Methoxsalen