AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

Details

Stereochemistry	ACHIRAL
Molecular Formula	C5H9NO3
Molecular Weight	131.1299
Optical Activity	NONE
Defined Stereocenters	0 / 0
E/Z Centers	0
Charge	0

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SMILES

NCC(=O)CCC(O)=O

InChI

InChIKey=ZGXJTSGNIOSYLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI=1S/C5H9NO3/c6-3-4(7)1-2-5(8)9/h1-3,6H2,(H,8,9)

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Description
Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020965s006lbl.pdf | http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Product_Information/human/000744/WC500021790.pdf | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/16/5/4140

Aminolevulinic Acid is the first compound in the porphyrin synthesis pathway. The metabolism of aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is the first step in the biochemical pathway resulting in heme synthesis. Aminolevulinic acid is not a photosensitizer, but rather a metabolic precursor of protoporphyrin IX (PpIX), which is a photosensitizer. The synthesis of ALA is normally tightly controlled by feedback inhibition of the enzyme, ALA synthetase, presumably by intracellular heme levels. ALA, when provided to the cell, bypasses this control point and results in the accumulation of PpIX, which is converted into heme by ferrochelatase through the addition of iron to the PpIX nucleus. Marketed under the brand name LEVULAN KERASTICK for Topical Solution plus blue light illumination using the BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator, it is indicated for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratoses (Grade 1 or 2, see table 2 for definition) of the face or scalp. Aminolevulinic acid is also being studied in the treatment of other conditions and types of cancer. An orally-administered in vivo diagnostic agent, Aminolevulinic acid, is used in photodynamic diagnosis (PDD) whose aim is to help doctors visualize the tumor tissue during surgical resection of malignant glioma, it is already sold in over 20 European countries including Germany and the U.K. According to the presumed mechanism of action, photosensitization following application of aminolevulinic acid (ALA) topical solution occurs through the metabolic conversion of ALA to protoporphyrin IX (PpIX), which accumulates in the skin to which aminolevulinic acid has been applied. When exposed to light of appropriate wavelength and energy, the accumulated PpIX produces a photodynamic reaction, a cytotoxic process dependent upon the simultaneous presence of light and oxygen. The absorption of light results in an excited state of the porphyrin molecule, and subsequent spin transfer from PpIX to molecular oxygen generates singlet oxygen, which can further react to form superoxide and hydroxyl radicals. Photosensitization of actinic (solar) keratosis lesions using aminolevulinic acid, plus illumination with the BLU-UTM Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator (BLU-U), is the basis for aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (PDT).

CNS Activity

Originator

Approval Year

Targets

Primary Target	Pharmacology	Condition	Potency
DNA 278 Target ID: CHEMBL2311221 Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020965s006lbl.pdf	Inhibitor 8297

Conditions

Condition	Modality	Highest Phase	Product
Actinic keratosis 11 Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020965s006lbl.pdf	Primary	Approved 8429	LEVULAN KERASTICK Approved Use The LEVULAN KERASTICK for Topical Solution plus blue light illumination using the BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator is indicated for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratoses (Grade 1 or 2, see table 2 for definition) of the face or scalp. Launch Date 1999
Malignant glioma 10 Sources: http://www.ema.europa.eu/docs/en_GB/document_library/EPAR_-_Product_Information/human/000744/WC500021790.pdf http://adisinsight.springer.com/drugs/800030455	Diagnostic	Approved 8429	Gliolan Approved Use Gliolan is indicated in adult patients for visualisation of malignant tissue during surgery for malignant glioma (WHO grade III and IV). Launch Date 2006
Condylomata acuminata 3 Sources: http://adisinsight.springer.com/drugs/800043084 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23651275 http://www.fd-zj.com/DesktopModules/HT/English/Products/20070727131147.aspx?ls=2	Primary	Approved 8429	ALA Approved Use Condylomata Acuminata Launch Date 2007

C_max

Value	Dose	Analyte	Population
8239.1 μg/L OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	20 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 20 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
1862.6 μg/L OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	2 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 2 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
274.7 μg/L OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	0.2 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 0.2 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
15.44 μg/mL EXPERIMENT https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050/	100 mg single, intravenous dose: 100 mg route of administration: Intravenous experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
4.65 μg/mL EXPERIMENT https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050/	100 mg single, oral dose: 100 mg route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN

AUC

Value	Dose	Analyte	Population
27143.5 μg × h/L OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	20 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 20 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
2901.3 μg × h/L OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	2 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 2 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
424.2 μg × h/L OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	0.2 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 0.2 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
13.7 μg × h/mL EXPERIMENT https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050/	100 mg single, intravenous dose: 100 mg route of administration: Intravenous experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
7.4 μg × h/mL EXPERIMENT https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050/	100 mg single, oral dose: 100 mg route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN

T_1/2

Value	Dose	Analyte	Population
1.94 h OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	20 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 20 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
0.84 h OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	2 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 2 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
0.75 h OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	0.2 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 0.2 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
50.1 min EXPERIMENT https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050/	100 mg single, intravenous dose: 100 mg route of administration: Intravenous experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
44.4 min EXPERIMENT https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050/	100 mg single, oral dose: 100 mg route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN

F_unbound

Value	Dose	Analyte	Population
88% OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	20 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 20 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
88% OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	2 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 2 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN
88% OTHER GOV https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2017/208630Orig1s000ClinPharmR.pdf	0.2 mg/kg bw single, oral dose: 0.2 mg/kg bw route of administration: Oral experiment type: SINGLE co-administered:	AMINOLEVULINIC ACID plasma	Homo sapiens population: HEALTHY age: ADULT sex: UNKNOWN food status: UNKNOWN

Doses

Dose	Population	Adverse events
20 mg/kg single, oral Recommended Dose: 20 mg/kg Route: oral Route: single Dose: 20 mg/kg Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205	unhealthy, 70.5 years (range: 53–84 years) n = 61 Health Status: unhealthy Condition: primary or recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer Age Group: 70.5 years (range: 53–84 years) Sex: M+F Population Size: 61 Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205	Other AEs: Alanine aminotransferase increase, Hypotension... Other AEs: Alanine aminotransferase increase (grade 3, 6.6%) Hypotension (grade 3, 1.6%) Urticaria (grade 3, 1.6%) Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205
10 % 1 times / day multiple, topical Recommended Dose: 10 %, 1 times / day Route: topical Route: multiple Dose: 10 %, 1 times / day Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2016/208081Orig1s000MedR.pdf Page: p. 44	unhealthy n = 384 Health Status: unhealthy Sex: M+F Population Size: 384 Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2016/208081Orig1s000MedR.pdf Page: p. 44	Disc. AE: Application site burning, Application site pain... AEs leading to discontinuation/dose reduction: Application site burning (1 patient) Application site pain (1 patient) Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2016/208081Orig1s000MedR.pdf Page: p. 44
100 mg single, intravenous Dose: 100 mg Route: intravenous Route: single Dose: 100 mg Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050	healthy n = 6 Health Status: healthy Population Size: 6 Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050	Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050
100 mg single, oral Dose: 100 mg Route: oral Route: single Dose: 100 mg Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050	healthy n = 6 Health Status: healthy Population Size: 6 Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050	Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050
1328 mg single, intravesical Dose: 1328 mg Route: intravesical Route: single Dose: 1328 mg Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050	unhealthy n = 8 Health Status: unhealthy Condition: recurrent bladder cancer Population Size: 8 Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050	Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11961050

AEs

AE	Significance	Dose	Population
Hypotension	grade 3, 1.6%	20 mg/kg single, oral Recommended Dose: 20 mg/kg Route: oral Route: single Dose: 20 mg/kg Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205	unhealthy, 70.5 years (range: 53–84 years) n = 61 Health Status: unhealthy Condition: primary or recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer Age Group: 70.5 years (range: 53–84 years) Sex: M+F Population Size: 61 Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205
Urticaria	grade 3, 1.6%	20 mg/kg single, oral Recommended Dose: 20 mg/kg Route: oral Route: single Dose: 20 mg/kg Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205	unhealthy, 70.5 years (range: 53–84 years) n = 61 Health Status: unhealthy Condition: primary or recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer Age Group: 70.5 years (range: 53–84 years) Sex: M+F Population Size: 61 Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205
Alanine aminotransferase increase	grade 3, 6.6%	20 mg/kg single, oral Recommended Dose: 20 mg/kg Route: oral Route: single Dose: 20 mg/kg Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205	unhealthy, 70.5 years (range: 53–84 years) n = 61 Health Status: unhealthy Condition: primary or recurrent non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer Age Group: 70.5 years (range: 53–84 years) Sex: M+F Population Size: 61 Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29999205
Application site burning	1 patient Disc. AE	10 % 1 times / day multiple, topical Recommended Dose: 10 %, 1 times / day Route: topical Route: multiple Dose: 10 %, 1 times / day Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2016/208081Orig1s000MedR.pdf Page: p. 44	unhealthy n = 384 Health Status: unhealthy Sex: M+F Population Size: 384 Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2016/208081Orig1s000MedR.pdf Page: p. 44
Application site pain	1 patient Disc. AE	10 % 1 times / day multiple, topical Recommended Dose: 10 %, 1 times / day Route: topical Route: multiple Dose: 10 %, 1 times / day Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2016/208081Orig1s000MedR.pdf Page: p. 44	unhealthy n = 384 Health Status: unhealthy Sex: M+F Population Size: 384 Sources: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/nda/2016/208081Orig1s000MedR.pdf Page: p. 44

Sourcing

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3B Scientific (Wuhan) Corp	3B3-050498	http://www.3bsc.com/index/pro_info.php?id=88193
AA Blocks	AA00HANV	https://www.aablocks.com/goods/Goods/detail?id=AA00HANV
AEchem Scientific Corp., USA	AE037304	http://www.aechemsc.com/info_products/AE037304.php
AHH Chemical co.,ltd	MT-44085	http://www.ahhchemical.com/product/MT-44085.html
AK Scientific, Inc. (AKSCI)	1451AA	http://www.aksci.com/item_detail.php?cat=1451AA
Aaron Chemicals	AR00HBFN	http://www.aaronchem.com/106-60-5
Acadechem	ACDS-017273	http://www.acadechemical.com/product/91972
Achemo Scientific Limited	AC-24593	http://www.achemo.com/search/?Keyword= 106-60-5
Alfa Chemistry	106-60-5	https://www.alfa-chemistry.com/5-aminolevulinic-acid-cas-106-60-5-item-289522.htm
Alichem	490001269	http://www.alichem.com/en/products/106-60-5.html
Alinda	ALBB-023627	http://alinda.ru/finechem_en_.html?i=ALBB-023627
Angene	AGN-PC-006QQB	http://www.angenechemical.com/productshow/AGN-PC-006QQB.html
Aromalake	LS41389	http://www.aromalake.com/5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic-acid-p4737.html
Aurora Fine Chemicals LLC	A00.796.981	http://online.aurorafinechemicals.com/info?ID=A00.796.981
Aurum Pharmatech LLC	Z-3294	http://www.Aurumpharmatech.com/Product/ProductDetails/Z_3294
BioChemPartner	BCP23830	http://www.biochempartner.com/106-60-5-BCP23830
Boerchem	BC205541	http://www.boerchem.com/?product_34619.html
Chem Scene	CS-W000450	http://www.chemscene.com/106-60-5.html
ChemMol	30102685	http://www.chemmol.com/chemmol/30102685.html
ChemMol	44002185	http://www.chemmol.com/chemmol/44002185.html
ChemMol	49406309	http://www.chemmol.com/chemmol/49406309.html
ChemMol	49409891	http://www.chemmol.com/chemmol/49409891.html
ChemMol	81407407	http://www.chemmol.com/chemmol/81407407.html
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Clearsynth	CS-EB-00098	https://www.clearsynth.com/en/CSEB00098.html
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Debye Scientific	DB-040692	http://www.debyesci.com/cas_106-60-5.html
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Hairui	HR115792	http://www.hairuichem.com/en/product/106-60-5.html
Lab Network	LN00287166	https://labnetwork.com/frontend-app/p/#!/moleculedetails/LN00287166
MedChem Express	HY-W000450	https://www.medchemexpress.com/5-Amino-4-oxopentanoic_acid.html
OChem	9162	http://www.ocheminc.com/index.php?act=psearch&pid=106A605
Parchem	115898	https://www.parchem.com/chemical-supplier-distributor/4-Carboxy-2-Oxobutylamine-115898.aspx
Sinfoo Biotech	S001616	http://www.sinfoobiotech.com/product/1005014
Smolecule	S518517	http://www.smolecule.com/products/s518517
Synchem UG and Co KG	67368	http://www.synchem.de/chemical_5-Aminolevulinic%20acid.html
THE BioTek	bt-259352	https://www.thebiotek.com/product/inhibitors/bt-259352
Yuhao Chemical	YH23463	http://www.chemyuhao.com/106-60-5.html
abcr GmbH	AB450678	http://www.abcr.com/shop/en/AB450678
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PubMed

Title	Date	PubMed
Renal toxicity of the carcinogen delta-aminolevulinic acid: antioxidant effects of melatonin.	2000 Dec 8	11078907
Modulator of heme biosynthesis induces apoptosis in leukemia cells.	2001 Apr	11443791
Topical photodynamic therapy at low fluence rates--theory and practice.	2001 Apr	11386679
Evaluation of different photosensitizers for use in photochemical gene transfection.	2001 Apr	11332034
Endoscopic detection of transitional cell carcinoma with 5-aminolevulinic acid: results of 1012 fluorescence endoscopies.	2001 Apr	11306382
Peritoneal endometriosis detection.	2001 Apr	11303230
Synergistic toxicity of delta-aminolaevulinic acid-induced protoporphyrin IX used for photodiagnosis and hypericum extract, a herbal antidepressant.	2001 Apr	11298571
Fluorescence endoscopy with 5-aminolevulinic acid reduces early recurrence rate in superficial bladder cancer.	2001 Apr	11257651
On the pharmacokinetics of topically applied 5-aminolevulinic acid and two of its esters.	2001 Apr 1	11279617
[Photodynamic therapy of dysplasias and early carcinomas in Barrett esophagus with a diode laser system--a pilot study].	2001 Apr 15	11370603
Porphyric enzymes in hamster Harderian gland, a model of damage by porphyrins and their precursors. A chronobiological study on the role of sex differences.	2001 Apr 16	11311210
Peripheral neuropathy in chronic occupational inorganic lead exposure: a clinical and electrophysiological study.	2001 Aug	11459892
Evaluation of protoporphyrin IX production, phototoxicity and cell death pathway induced by hexylester of 5-aminolevulinic acid in Reh and HPB-ALL cells.	2001 Aug 10	11410323
Fluorescence spectroscopy of normal mouse skin exposed to 5-aminolaevulinic acid and red light.	2001 Aug 15	11485851
Photodynamic therapy with topical delta-aminolaevulinic acid for the treatment of plantar warts.	2001 Aug 15	11485845
5-Aminolaevulinic acid methyl ester transport on amino acid carriers in a human colon adenocarcinoma cell line.	2001 Feb	11272730
Imaging of the lower urinary tract in adults.	2001 Feb	11248924
Uroporphyria in Hfe mutant mice given 5-aminolevulinate: a new model of Fe-mediated porphyria cutanea tarda.	2001 Feb	11172342
Immunological and viral factors associated with the response of vulval intraepithelial neoplasia to photodynamic therapy.	2001 Jan 1	11196160
[Diagnostic difficulties in acute intermittent porphyria with neurological manifestations: apropos of 2 cases].	2001 Jan 1-15	11293111
Mechanistic implications of mutations to the active site lysine of porphobilinogen synthase.	2001 Jan 12	11032841
Photodynamic diagnosis of breast tumours after oral application of aminolevulinic acid.	2001 Jan 5	11139309
Photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid induces apoptosis and caspase activation in malignant T cells.	2001 Jan-Feb	11281435
Photodynamic therapy of actinic keratoses with topical aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride and fluorescent blue light.	2001 Jul	11423841
Photosensitization and mechanism of cytotoxicity induced by the use of ALA derivatives in photodynamic therapy.	2001 Jul 20	11461090
Topical 5-aminolaevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for tumour-stage mycosis fungoides.	2001 Jun	11422054
Optimization of differential photodynamic effectiveness between normal and tumor urothelial cells using 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced protoporphyrin IX as sensitizer.	2001 Jun 1	11340570
Evidence for direct interaction between enzyme I(Ntr) and aspartokinase to regulate bacterial oligopeptide transport.	2001 Jun 15	11287431
Iontophoretic delivery of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA): effect of pH.	2001 Mar	11442270
[Experimental 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced photodynamic therapy (ALA-PDT) of oral carcinomas. Procedures in treatment of solid tumors and elucidation of cell death].	2001 Mar	11372187
Regulation of HEMA1 expression by phytochrome and a plastid signal during de-etiolation in Arabidopsis thaliana.	2001 Mar	11309145
The application of a compact multispectral imaging system with integrated excitation source to in vivo monitoring of fluorescence during topical photodynamic therapy of superficial skin cancers.	2001 Mar	11281024
Photodynamic therapy for large or multiple patches of Bowen disease and basal cell carcinoma.	2001 Mar	11255332

Patents

Sample Use Guides

In Vivo Use Guide

LEVULAN KERASTICK for Topical Solution 20% (aminolevulinic acid HCl) is intended for direct application to individual lesions diagnosed as actinic keratoses and not to perilesional skin. This product is not intended for application by patients or unqualified medical personnel. Application should involve either scalp or face lesions, but not both simultaneously. The recommended treatment frequency is: one application of the LEVULAN KERASTICK Topical Solution and one dose of illumination per treatment site per 8 week treatment session. Each individual LEVULAN KERASTICK should be used for only one patient. Photodynamic therapy for actinic keratoses with LEVULAN KERASTICK for Topical Solution is a two stage process involving a) application of the product to the target lesions with LEVULAN KERASTICK Topical Solution, followed 14 to 18 hours later by b) illumination with blue light using the BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator. The second visit, for illumination, must take place in the 14-18 hour window following application.

Route of Administration: Topical

In Vitro Use Guide

Aminolevulinic acid (10 ug/ml) mediated sonosensitization of rat RG2 glioma cells in vitro. ALA-mediated SDT evokes cytotoxic effects of low intensity US on rat RG2 glioma cells in vitro.

Name

Type

Language

AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

Systematic Name

English

5-ALA

Common Name

English

DELTA-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

Systematic Name

English

PENTANOIC ACID, 5-AMINO-4-OXO-

Common Name

English

AMINOLEVULINIC ACID [VANDF]

Common Name

English

5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

Common Name

English

METHYLAMINOLEVULINATE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITY B [EP IMPURITY]

Common Name

English

Aminolevulinic acid [WHO-DD]

Common Name

English

AMINOLEVULINATE

Systematic Name

English

5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID [MART.]

Common Name

English

5-AMINO-4-OXOPENTANOIC ACID

Systematic Name

English

.DELTA.-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID [MI]

Common Name

English

LEVULINIC ACID, 5-AMINO-

Systematic Name

English

.DELTA.-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID

Systematic Name

English

Classification Tree Code System Code

NDF-RT

N0000175846