methyl aminolevulinate (MAL, Metvix, Metvixia)

Uses

• used in conjunction with red light for treatment of dermatoheliosis (photoaging)

More general terms

• ester
• dermatologic agent

Additional terms

• delta-aminolevulinate; 5-aminolevulinic acid; aminolevulinic acid (ALA)

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=3036828
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=157922