Fluoresceins

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Name
Fluoresceins
Accession Number
DBCAT001073
Description

A family of spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one derivatives. These are used as dyes, as indicators for various metals, and as fluorescent labels in immunoassays.

Drugs
DrugDrug Description
FluoresceinA dye used in angiography or angioscopy of the iris and retina.
EosinA medication used to disinfect small skin wounds, bug bites, and sores.
Phloxine BFor use in dental disclosing products, allowing for highlighting of bacterial placques.
Rose bengalIndicated as a diagnostic agent in routine ocular examinations or when superficial conjunctiva or corneal tissue change is suspected, and as an aid in the diagnosis of keratoconjunctivitis sicca, keratitis,...
MerbrominA topical antiseptic indicated in the disinfection of lacerations.
Drugs & Drug Targets
DrugTargetType
FluoresceinIg kappa chain V-II region RPMI 6410target
FluoresceinDNAtarget
FluoresceinSolute carrier family 22 member 6transporter
FluoresceinBile salt export pumptransporter
FluoresceinMultidrug resistance-associated protein 1transporter
Rose bengalSerum albumincarrier
Rose bengalLactotransferrincarrier
Rose bengalSerotransferrincarrier
Rose bengalLysozyme Cenzyme