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5-aminolevulinic acid

Term ID
CHEBI:17549
Synonyms
  • 5-ALA
  • 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoate
  • 5-amino-4-oxopentanoic acid
  • 5-Amino-4-oxovaleric acid
  • 5-Aminolevulinate
  • aminolevulinic acid
  • dALA
  • delta-ALA
  • delta-aminolevulinic acid
Definition
The simplest delta-amino acid in which the hydrogens at the gamma position are replaced by an oxo group. It is metabolised to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive compound which accumulates in the skin. Used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt)in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from 5-aminolevulinic acid
Phenotype where environments contain 5-aminolevulinic acid
Phenotype modified by environments containing 5-aminolevulinic acid
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