Proflavine
Proflavine
Proflavine (pronounced pro-FLAY-vin) is a disinfectant and antiseptic primarily used in the treatment of superficial wounds and infections. It belongs to the class of drugs known as acridine dyes, which are aromatic organic compounds with a tricyclic structure.
Etymology
The term "proflavine" is derived from the Latin proflavus, meaning "very yellow", referring to the bright yellow color of the compound. The suffix "-ine" is commonly used in the nomenclature of chemical substances.
Usage
Proflavine is typically used as a topical antiseptic, applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes. It works by intercalating into the DNA of microorganisms, disrupting their normal function and preventing them from reproducing. This makes it effective against a wide range of bacteria, including those that cause skin infections.
Related Terms
- Acridine: A class of organic compounds, of which proflavine is a member.
- Antiseptic: A substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of disease-causing microorganisms.
- Disinfectant: A chemical agent used to destroy or inhibit the activity of disease-causing microorganisms.
- DNA intercalation: The process by which certain compounds, including proflavine, insert themselves between the base pairs of DNA.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Proflavine
- Wikipedia's article - Proflavine
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