These nucleosides provided the inspiration for the chemotherapy drug cytarabine, which is among the WHO's List of Essential Medicines for its use in treating non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and leukemia
A proposed mechanism of action is that the photons dissociate inhibitory nitric oxide from the enzyme, leading to an increase in electron transport, mitochondrial membrane potential and ATP production
Comprehensive documentation of treatment rationale, patient consent processes, and clinical monitoring should be maintained given the experimental nature of these interventions and potential regulatory scrutiny
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Like bremelanotide, it started as a research compound with a code name before becoming a household name