Thursday, 13 September, 2012

Shine and Rise

Light-activated reversal of anesthesia

 

In a new study, a light-sensitive moiety has been added to propofol, a commonly used anesthetic, allowing its narcotic effect to be controlled by light. The compound also offers a possible route to the treatment of certain eye diseases.

Press information LMU (english)
Publication "Azo-Propofols: Photochromic Potentiators of GABAA Receptors"