| A topically administered metabolic precursor of protoporphyrin IX. After topical administration, aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is converted to protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) which is a photosensitizer. When the proper wavelength of light activates protoporphyrin IX, singlet oxygen is produced, resulting in a local cytotoxic effect. (NCI04) Aminolevulinic Acid is from the group Photosensitizing Agent
Other Names for Aminolevulinic Acid
Aminolevulinic Acid
5-ALA
5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic Acid
5-Aminolaevulinic Acid
5-Aminolevulinic Acid
Amino-Levulinic Acid
Delta Aminolevulinic Acid
Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid
aminolevulinic acid
d-Amino-Levulinic Acid
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