8-Mop

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8-Mop

8-Mop (pronounced: eight-mop), also known as Methoxsalen (pronounced: meth-ox-sa-len), is a medication used in the treatment of psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to sunlight.

Etymology

The term "8-Mop" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which contains 8 methoxy groups. The term "Methoxsalen" is a combination of "methoxy-", referring to the presence of a methoxy group, and "-salen", a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote a specific type of compound.

Usage

8-Mop is used in a procedure called psoralen and ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy. Psoralen is a photosensitizing agent found in the drug, which, when activated by ultraviolet A (UVA) light, inhibits the proliferation of T cells in the skin. This helps to reduce the symptoms of conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

Related Terms

  • Psoriasis: A chronic skin condition that causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin.
  • Eczema: A group of conditions that cause inflammation of the skin.
  • Vitiligo: A long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment.
  • Lymphoma: A type of cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes.
  • T cells: A type of white blood cell that is of key importance to the immune system and is at the core of adaptive immunity, the system that tailors the body's immune response to specific pathogens.
  • PUVA therapy: A type of ultraviolet radiation treatment (phototherapy) used for severe skin diseases.

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