HYPOXANTHINE
\hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊzˈanθa͡ɪn], \hˌaɪpəʊzˈanθaɪn], \h_ˌaɪ_p_əʊ_z_ˈa_n_θ_aɪ_n]\
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A purine and a reaction intermediate in the metabolism of adenosine and in the formation of nucleic acids by the salvage pathway.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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[Greek] A crystalline nitrogenous substance found in glandular and muscle tissue and in some seeds; C5H4ON4.
By J.H. Kenneth
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Sarkine; a crystalline or partly amorphous base, C5H4N4O, derived from the decomposition or nuclein, and so found in the animal body wherever nucleated cells are abundant. It is also found in the urine (being increased in amount in leucremia) and in plant-tissues. It is derived primarily from the decomposition of adenine, and is one of the antecedents of urea and uric acid. It is poisonous, producing death with convulsions.
By Alexander Duane
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].