Hematoporphyrin
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7,12-bis(1-hydroxyethyl)-3,8,13,17-tetramethyl-21H,23H-porphine-2,18-dipropanoic acid | |
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| Routes of administration | Oral |
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| CAS Number | 14459-29-1 |
| ATC code | none |
| PubChem | CID 11103 |
| ChemSpider |
10632 |
| UNII |
HBT6M5H379 |
| ChEMBL |
CHEMBL317840 |
| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C34H38N4O6 |
| Molar mass | 598.69 g/mol |
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Hematoporphyrin (Photodyn, Sensibion) is an endogenous porphyrin formed by the acid hydrolysis of hemoglobin. Nencki and Zaleski determined its chemical structure in 1900.[1]
Hematoporphyrin has been used as an antidepressant and antipsychotic since the 1920s.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ "SpringerLink - Journal Article".
- ↑ O'Neil, Maryadele J. (2001). The Merck index: an encyclopedia of chemicals, drugs, and biologicals. Rahway, NJ: Merck Research Laboratories. ISBN 0-911910-13-1.
- ↑ "HEMATOPORPHYRIN AS A THERAPEUTIC AGENT IN THE PSYCHOSES -- Strecker et al. 90 (6): 1157 -- Am J Psychiatry".
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