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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. drugs
  3. radio-sensitizing agents
  4. photosensitizing agents

Preferred term

photosensitizing agents

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Drugs that are pharmacologically inactive but when exposed to ultraviolet radiation or sunlight are converted to their active metabolite to produce a beneficial reaction affecting the diseased tissue. These compounds can be administered topically or systemically and have been used therapeutically to treat psoriasis and various types of neoplasms.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2015

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • photosensitisers
  • photosensitising agents
  • photosensitizers
  • photosensitizing effect

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/240787

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