Methyl aminolevulinate
Methyl aminolevulinate is an agent used as a sensitizer in photodynamic therapy (PDT) . Methyl aminolevulinate is a proagent that can be metabolized to Protoporphyrin IX[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[33320-16-0]
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H315-H319-H320
Target
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Cancer; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/methyl-aminolevulinate.html
Solubility
10 mM in DMSO
Smiles
O=C(OC)CCC(CN)=O
Molecular Formula
C6H11NO3
Molecular Weight
145.16
Precautions
P264-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P362
References & Citations
[1]Methyl aminolevulinate, From Wikipedia
Shipping Conditions
Room temperature
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
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