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MeSH Heading: Aminolevulinic Acid
Tree Number(s): D02.241.755.547.276; D12.125.262
Unique ID: D000622
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000622
Scope Note: A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and GLYCINE as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY for actinic KERATOSIS.
Entry Term(s): 5-Amino Levulinic Acid; 5-Aminolaevulinate; 5-Aminolevulinate; Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride; Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid; Levulan
Pharm Action: Photosensitizing Agents
Registry Numbers: 88755TAZ87; 0; V35KBM8JGR
Related Numbers: 106-60-5; V35KBM8JGR
CAS Type 1 Name: Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-4-oxo-
Public MeSH Note: 91; see LEVULINIC ACIDS 1975-90; see LEVULINIC ACID 1973-74
History Note: 91(73)
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2023/06/09

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Aminolevulinic Acid MeSH Descriptor Data 2024