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Naphthodianthrone

Naphthodianthrone Definition Plant substances derived from anthracene. Dimeric naphthodianthrones, e.g.hypericin and fagopyrin, are of medical importance due to their phototoxic effect on skin and light-exposed mucous membranes. Literature Montag A (2023) Plants and skin. Springer-Verlag Ltd. S. ...

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