What does ALA stand for?

Aminolevulinic acid dehydratase genotype mediates plasma levels of the neurotoxin, 5-aminolevulinic acid, in lead-exposed workers.

org/[Online 10 May 2005] ********** The ALAD gene codes for the enzyme [delta]-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase (ALAD), which catalyzes the second step of heme synthesis involving the condensation of two molecules of aminolevulinic acid (ALA) to form porphobilinogen.

R) (NASDAQ NMS:DUSA) announced today it has filed lawsuits against physicians in California, Florida, and Tennessee to prevent their continued use of versions of its Levulan(R) brand of aminolevulinic acid HCl (ALA) produced by compounding pharmacies, for use in the company's patented photodynamic therapy (PDT) treatment for actinic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, acne and other dermatological conditions.

Levulan is DUSA's brand of aminolevulinic acid, or ALA.

Aminolevulinic acid dehydratase genotype mediates plasma levels of the neurotoxin, 5-aminolevulinic acid, in lead-exposed workers.

A single-center study of aminolevulinic acid and 417 nm photodynamic therapy in the treatment of moderate to severe acne vulgaris.

Also, on February 26, 2004, DUSA reacquired the rights to the aminolevulinic acid (Levulan) technology for Canada held by DRAXIS Health Inc.

In the scientific sessions, there were 29 lectures and presentations that were focused on, or included, Levulan(R) PDT, and/or aminolevulinic acid (ALA) PDT (ALA is the active ingredient in DUSA's Levulan).