A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and glycine as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a photochemotherapy for actinic keratosis. [PubChem]
Synonyms
δ-ALA
Aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride
5-Aminolevulinic acid
5-ALA
ácido 5-aminolevulínico
Aminolevulinic acid
δ-aminolevulinic acid
dALA
Brand Names
Levulan Kerastick
Ameluz
Gliolan
Gleolan
Indication
As a topical gel, aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is indicated for lesion-directed and field-directed treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs) of mild-to-moderate severity on the face and scalp in combination with photodynamic therapy (PDT) using BF-RhodoLED® lamp, a narrowband, red light illumination source.[L40343] As a topical solution, ALA can also be used for the same indication mentioned previously in addition to AKs of the upper extremities, but in conjunction with blue light illumination using the BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator.[L40348] Finally, ALA is also available as an oral solution to be used as an adjunct for the visualization of glioma during surgery.[L40353]
Categories
Amino Acids
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic and Immunomodulating Agents
Dermatologicals
Enkephalins
Keto Acids
Levulinic Acids
Misc. Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents
Nerve Tissue Proteins
Neuropeptides
Opioid Peptides
Optical Imaging Agent
Peptides
Photosensitizing Agents
Photosensitizing Agents for Phototherapy
Porphyrin Precursor
Proteins
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Roentgenography
Sensitizers Used in Photodynamic/radiation Therapy
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