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OXSORALEN

\ˈɒkssɔːɹˌe͡ɪlən], \ˈɒkssɔːɹˌe‍ɪlən], \ˈɒ_k_s_s_ɔː_ɹ_ˌeɪ_l_ə_n]\

Definitions of OXSORALEN

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A naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA ADDUCTS in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation.

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