Bergapten
DERMATOLOGICALS
Also known as: 5-Methoxy-6,7-furanocoumarin, 5-Methoxypsoralen, bergaptan, bergaptene, heraclin
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Bergapten is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral. DrugCentral lists 4 molecular targets, including CYP1A1, Dyrk1a and TAS2R10.
- Molecular targets: CYP1A1, Dyrk1a, TAS2R10 and MAOA (4 listed in DrugCentral).
- ATC code: D05BA03 (Psoralens for systemic use).
- Molecular formula: C12H8O4; molecular weight 216.19 g/mol.
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (4)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cytochrome P450 1A1 | CYP1A1 | unknown | Ki 7.22 |
| Dual specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1A | Dyrk1a | unknown | AC50 5.83 |
| Taste receptor type 2 member 10 | TAS2R10 | agonist | EC50 5.55 |
| Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] A | MAOA | unknown | IC50 4.86 |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
D05BA03 | DERMATOLOGICALS › ANTIPSORIATICS › ANTIPSORIATICS FOR SYSTEMIC USE › Psoralens for systemic use |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Bergapten is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C12H8O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 216.19 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | BGEBZHIAGXMEMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 2355 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
How does Bergapten work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include CYP1A1, Dyrk1a, TAS2R10 (agonist) and MAOA.
What is the chemical formula of Bergapten?
Bergapten has the molecular formula C12H8O4 and a molecular weight of 216.19 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 3021 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL24171 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 2355 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB12216 — drug record
- FDA UNII 4FVK84C92X — substance identity
- UniProt P04798 (CYP1A1) — target protein
- UniProt Q9NYW0 (TAS2R10) — target protein
- UniProt P21397 (MAOA) — target protein
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