What are psoralns?
Psorallens are molecules found naturally in plants such as turnups, celery, figs and parsley. Synthetic versions of these molecules for use in medical treatment and research have been available since the 1970s. These molecules are highly absorbent UV and this feature can be used in different ways. Due to their UV absorption, it is also dangerous and it is important to handle isolated psoralns carefully to reduce the risk of injury. If these conditions do not respond to other treatments, UV therapy may sometimes be beneficial for the patient. The use of psoralns prior to treatment increases skin absorption and increases the effects of treatment. Compounds may be available through ingested pills or bathrooms that are directed before treatment. The treatment is carried out in stalls or insulating chambers to evenly and uniform exposure.
Risk using these compounds in treatment is that increased fotosEnnsitivity continues outside the medical clinic or office. If the patient is exposed to the sun after treatment, they may result in severe burns because the molecules absorb UV radiation. Long -term use of psoral therapy may be dangerous to patients and may increase the risk of skin cancer. This is a risk that patients must consider in the treatment of serious skin diseases. Be careful not to avoid the sun, can alleviate the risks, but will not completely eliminate them.
Psorallens is also known to be mutagens. If they are present in DNA exposure and UV exposure occurs, they can cause mutations in the DNA. This is potentially medically useful because compounds could be used for activities such as sterilization; Psoralns ensures that UV radiation reaches all organic mothers with DNA, such as bacteria and viruses, killing and environmental cleaning.
plants developed psoralns as a form of natural control of pests. These molecules are deadly on insects and when the insects try to feed plants, which contain them, they will be sick and die. The quantity present in plants is not large enough to cause increased photo and DNA mutation in humans, so it is perfectly safe to eat foods such as celery and parsley. Commercially produced synthetic psoralns used in therapy and medical research are usually checked to prevent people from accidentally come into contact with them.