What is Isopsoralen?
Isopsoralen also known as Angelicin is a natural compound in the furanocoumarin compound class. As class name suggests, its structure consists of a furan ring fused with coumarin moiety and can be isolated from various plants like Apiaceae and Fabaceae.
Isopsoralen and its derivatives are widely studied for anti-cancer treatment by having strong interactions with DNA molecules. By being easily photosensitized, it can undergo various photochemical reactions inhibiting the multiplication and division of cancer cells.
Due to its highly aromatic structure, it has also been used for other biological effects as well like
- Skin healing
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pro-osteogenesis
- Anti-viral
- and more.
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