Levulinic Acids

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Name
Levulinic Acids
Accession Number
DBCAT001164
Description

Keto acids that are derivatives of 4-oxopentanoic acids (levulinic acid).

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
Aminolevulinic acidA porphyrin precursor used to treat actinic keratosis of the face, scalp, and upper extremities, as well as to visualize a glioma.
Methyl aminolevulinateA porphyrin precursor used to treat non-hyperkeratotic, non-pigmented actinic keratosis of the face and scalp.
HexaminolevulinateAn optical imaging agent used to perform Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC™) in order to detect carcinoma of the bladder.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
Aminolevulinic acidDelta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratasetarget
Aminolevulinic acidSolute carrier family 15 member 1transporter
Aminolevulinic acidSolute carrier family 15 member 2transporter