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AdipoGen 5-Aminolevulinic acid HCl
Supplier: AdipoGen CDXA0364M500
Chemical. CAS 5451-09-2. Formula C5H9NO3 . HCl. MW 131.13 . 36.46. 5-Aminolevulinic acid 5-ALA is a non-proteinogenic five carbon amino acid, which is the precursor for the biosynthesis of tetrapyrrole compounds, such as heme, chlorophyll and vitamin B12 and has broad applications in the medical and agricultural fields. The conversion of 5-ALA to protoporphyrins within tissues produces a photosensitive target that produces reactive oxygen species upon exposure to light. In this way, it is used in photodynamic therapy for a range of dermatological conditions, cancers, and other diseases. Oral administration of 5-ALA leads to the preferential accumulation of the fluorescent molecule protoporphyrin IX within certain types of cancer cells. This allows fluorescence-based identification of tumor tissue for accurate resection of diseased tissue.
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