Furanocoumarins (bergapten, xanthotoxin)

In vitro

Furanocoumarin

Mechanism of Action

Photosensitizing compounds; investigated for antiprotozoal activity against Leishmania and Trypanosoma species

Research Notes

AlexandersWestern

Preliminary antiprotozoal research; photosensitizing properties well-documented.

Found In 1 Herb

Alexanders

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Furanocoumarin

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Furanocoumarins (bergapten, xanthotoxin)

FuranocoumarinBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Furanocoumarin)

Angelicin(1)Furanocoumarins(3)Imperatorin(1)Marmelosin(1)Psoralen and bergapten(1)

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