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methyl 5-aminolevulinate
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Aminolevulinic Acid
Definition
: A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and GLYCINE as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY for actinic KERATOSIS.
Other names
Hydrochloride, Aminolevulinic Acid; Delta Aminolevulinic Acid; Acid, Delta-
Aminolevulinic; Acid, Aminolevulinic; Acid Hydrochloride, Aminolevulinic; 5 Aminolevulinate; 5 Aminolaevulinate; Levulan; Delta-
Aminolevulinic Acid; Bertek Brand of Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride; Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride; 5-
Aminolevulinate; 5-
Aminolaevulinate
Drugs:
LEVULAN
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methyl 5-aminolevulinate [ MAOP cpd,Metvix,methyl aminolaevulinate ]
esterified form of aminolevulinic acid used as PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY
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Aminolevulinic Acid/*analogs & derivatives
Photochemotherapy
Pharma Action
Photosensitizing Agents
J Am Acad Dermatol 2003 Jun;48(6); 893-6
METVIXIA