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Record 1 2006-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
  • Epidermis and Dermis
CONT

8-methoxypsoralen (8-MOP) is a naturally occurring photoreactive substance which, in the presence of u.v. lignt, forms covalent adducts with pyrimidine bases in nucleic acids. For many years, 8-MOP has been used in PUVA therapy for treatment of psoriasis.

Key term(s)
  • 8 methoxypsoralen
  • 8 MOP

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
  • Épiderme et derme
CONT

Le 8-méthoxypsoralène (8-MOP) administré par voie orale avant les séances de photochimiothérapie (PUVA) donne peu de réactions d'intolérance cutanée.

Key term(s)
  • MOP

Spanish

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