Neopterin

Neopterin

Svensk definition

Ett pteridinderivat som finns i kroppsvätskor. Förhöjda halter beror på aktivering av immunsystemet, maligna sjukdomar, allotransplantatavstötning eller virusinfektioner.

Engelsk definition

A pteridine derivative present in body fluids; elevated levels result from immune system activation, malignant disease, allograft rejection, and viral infections. (From Stedman, 26th ed) Neopterin also serves as a precursor in the biosynthesis of BIOPTERINS.

Svenska synonymer

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Engelska synonymer

2-Amino-6-(1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)-4(3H)-pteridinone Neopterin, (threo-L)-Isomer Neopterin, (R*, R*)-Isomer Umanopterin Neopterin, (threo-D)-Isomer Neopterin, (erythro-D)-Isomer Monapterin Neopterin, (erythro-L)-Isomer