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4-boronophenylalanine

under Boron Compounds
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More on Boron Compounds Definition: Inorganic or organic compounds that contain boron as an integral part of the molecule.  GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: BORON CPDS    Other names Compounds, Boron; Borides
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
4-boronophenylalanine [ p-BPA cpd,4-boronophenylalanine hydrochloride,4-boronophenylalanine hydrochloride, (10)B,4-boronophenylalanine, (10)B,p-BPA compound,p-boronophenylalanine,para-borono-L-phenylalanine,para-boronophenylalanine ]
  neutron absorbing (10)B-cpd used in thermal neutron capturetherapy of malignant melanoma; RN given refers to (L)-isomer; structure given in first source 		76410-58-7   *Boron Compounds Phenylalanine/*analogs & derivatives
Pharma Action Radiation-Sensitizing Agents 		J Invest Dermatol 1982;78(3):215

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