Ficusin

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

Also Known As:

Psoralen; Psoralene; 7H-Furo(3,2-g)(1)benzopyran-7-one

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anthelmintics
Cross-Linking Reagents
Photosensitizing Agents

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Pyrans: 130
    - Benzopyrans: 195
      - Coumarins: 826
        Furocoumarins: 490
        Ficusin: 1099
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Benzopyrans: 195
      - Coumarins: 826
        Furocoumarins: 490
        Ficusin: 1099
  - 3-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Furocoumarins: 490
      - Ficusin: 1099

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Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)