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Aminolevulinic Acid

Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) is a precursor to the essential pigment protoporphyrin found in hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying compound in red blood cells. ALA is commonly used in a variety of medical treatments such as photodynamic therapy, dermatological treatments and even certain types of cancer therapies. It is also…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 5× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) is a precursor to the essential pigment protoporphyrin found in hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying compound in red blood cells. ALA is commonly used in a variety of medical treatments such as photodynamic therapy, dermatological treatments and even certain types of cancer therapies. It is also known for its ability to aid in the diagnosis of some medical conditions. ALA helps to highlight certain areas of the body, such as tumors or damaged tissue, for medical professionals to be able to better diagnose certain conditions. ALA is also used extensively in cosmetic treatments, as it can help to reduce the visible effects of aging.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

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Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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