Molecule Details
InChIKeyQXKHYNVANLEOEG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Compound Name8-Methoxypsoralen
Canonical SMILESCOc1c2occc2cc2ccc(=O)oc12
Clinical Status Data-mined Candidate
Targets (Human+Pathogen)4
Pfam Stratification Cross-Family
Avg pChEMBL6.88
SourceChEMBL;BindingDB
2D Structure
2D structure
Activity Profile
DrugBank Annotations
DrugBank ID DB00553
Drug NameMethoxsalen
CAS Number298-81-7
Groups approved investigational
ATC Codes D05BA02 D05AD02
DescriptionA naturally occurring furocoumarin compound found in several species of plants, including Psoralea corylifolia. It is a photoactive substance that forms DNA adducts in the presence of ultraviolet A irradiation.

Categories: Antipsoriatics Antipsoriatics for Systemic Use Antipsoriatics for Topical Use Benzopyrans Coloring Agents Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting Cross-Linking Reagents Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A2 Inhibitors (strength unknown) Cytochrome P-450 CYP2A6 Inhibitors Cytochrome P-450 CYP2A6 Inhibitors (strength unknown) Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors Dermatologicals Drugs that are Mainly Renally Excreted Furocoumarins Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring Indicators and Reagents Laboratory Chemicals Photoabsorption Photoactivated Radical Generator Photosensitizing Activity Photosensitizing Agents Photosensitizing Agents for Phototherapy Psoralens for Systemic Use Psoralens for Topical Use Pyrans Radiation-Sensitizing Agents
Cross-references: BindingDB: 50041234 ChEBI: 18358 CHEMBL416 ChemSpider: 3971 Drugs Product Database (DPD): 5303 C01864 D00139 PDB: 8MO PharmGKB: PA450433 PubChem:4114 PubChem:46506275 RxCUI: 6854 Therapeutic Targets Database: DAP000996 Wikipedia: Methoxsalen ZINC: ZINC000002548959
Target Activities (4)
Target Gene Organism Category Pfam pChEMBL Type Source
P05177 CYP1A2 Homo sapiens Human PF00067 7.4 IC50 ChEMBL
Q16696 CYP2A13 Homo sapiens Human PF00067 7.4 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P11509 CYP2A6 Homo sapiens Human PF00067 6.6 Ki ChEMBL;BindingDB
P22303 ACHE Homo sapiens Human PF08674 PF00135 6.1 IC50 ChEMBL;BindingDB
DrugBank Target Actions (5)
Target Gene Target Name Action Type
P04798 CYP1A1 Cytochrome P450 1A1 inhibitor enzymes
P05177 CYP1A2 Cytochrome P450 1A2 inhibitor enzymes
P11509 CYP2A6 Cytochrome P450 2A6 inhibitor enzymes
Q16696 CYP2A13 Cytochrome P450 2A13 inhibitor enzymes
P11509 CYP2A6 Cytochrome P450 2A6 binder targets