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Aminolevulinic Acid

Known as: Delta Aminolevulinic Acid, delta-ALA, 5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic Acid 
The active ingredient in a drug used to treat actinic keratosis (a skin condition that may become cancer). The drug is also being studied in the… 
National Institutes of Health

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2-amino-5-hydroxy-4-oxopentanoic acid5-aminolaevulinic acid-n-pentylester5-chloro-4-oxo-L-norvaline5-diazo-4-oxonorvaline
AlanineAminolevulinate 200 MG/ML Topical Solution [Levulan]Delta aminolevulinate:MCnc:Pt:Plas:QnDelta aminolevulinate:MRat:24H:Urine:Qn

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Photosensitizing Agentslevulinic acid

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Highly Cited
2015
Highly Cited
2015
Biomolecular Modulation of Neurodegenerative Events during Ageing
The objective is to assess the modulation of retinal and optic nerve degenerative events induced by the combination of α-lipoic… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Mitochondria‐mediated caspase‐independent apoptosis induced by cadmium in normal human lung cells
Cadmium, a well‐known environmental hazard, has caused serious health problems in humans and animals. Accumulating evidence… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Involvement of Sphingosine in Mitochondria-dependent Fas-induced Apoptosis of Type II Jurkat T Cells*
Exposure to anti-Fas antibody in Jurkat cells (type II cells), which are characterized by a weak caspase-8 activation at the… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Dual control mechanism for heme oxygenase: tin(IV)-protoporphyrin potently inhibits enzyme activity while markedly increasing content of enzyme protein in liver.
Tin(IV)-protoporphyrin (Sn-protoporphyrin) potently inhibits heme degradation to bile pigments in vitro and in vivo, a property… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Involvement of plasma membrane dipeptidyl peptidase IV in fibronectin-mediated adhesion of cells on collagen.
Dipeptidyl peptidase IV is an exopeptidase found in the serum and in plasma membranes of most animal tissues. The role of this… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
ADP-ribosyl protein lyase. Purification, properties, and identification of the product.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Enkephalin Effects on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Baroreceptor Reflex
SUMMARY The cardiovascular effects of opioid peptides have been studied. Leudne-enkephalln (Leu- ENK) produced blood pressure (BP… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Chronic low-level lead toxicity in the rat. III. An integrated assessment of long-term toxicity with special reference to the kidney.
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
Adjuvant activity of mycobacterial fractions: adjuvant activity of synthetic N-acetylmuramyl-dipeptide and the related compounds
Immunological activity of synthetic cell wall peptidoglycan subunits was examined in guinea pigs and mice. It was concluded that… 
Highly Cited
1975
Highly Cited
1975
D-Trp8-somatostatin: an analog of somatostatin more potent than the native molecule.
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