Ficusin

A naturally occurring furocoumarin, found in PSORALEA. After photoactivation with UV radiation, it binds DNA via single and double-stranded cross-linking.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.663.283.446.794.200, D03.633.100.150.446.794.200, D03.633.300.770.200

MeSH Unique ID: D005363

Registry Number: KTZ7ZCN2EX

Entry Terms:

• Psoralen
• Psoralene

Previous Indexing:

• Coumarins (1966-1974)
• Furans (1966-1974)

Pharmacologic Action:

• Anthelmintics
• Cross-Linking Reagents
• Photosensitizing Agents

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Pyrans
Benzopyrans
Coumarins
Furocoumarins
Ficusin

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring
Benzopyrans
Coumarins
Furocoumarins
Ficusin

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
Heterocyclic Compounds, 3-Ring
Furocoumarins
Ficusin