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Preferred term

beta Carotene  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A carotenoid that is a precursor of VITAMIN A. Beta carotene is administered to reduce the severity of photosensitivity reactions in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (PORPHYRIA, ERYTHROPOIETIC).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 01YAE03M7J
  • 7235-40-7 (beta Carotene)
  • beta-Carotene
  • Betacarotene

Pharmacological Action(s)

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  • French

  • 01YAE03M7J
  • 7235-40-7 (beta Carotene)
  • bêta-Carotène

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-P1FR8VN0-B

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