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XANTHOTOXIN

\zˈanθətˌɒksɪn], \zˈanθətˌɒksɪn], \z_ˈa_n_θ_ə_t_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\

Definitions of XANTHOTOXIN

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A 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.

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