inosine (redirected from inosine 5-monophosphate)

inosine /in·o·sine/ (I) (in´o-sen) a purine nucleoside containing the base hypoxanthine and the sugar ribose, which occurs in transfer RNAs and as an intermediate in the degradation of purines and purine nucleosides to uric acid and in pathways of purine salvage.

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inosine monophosphate  (IMP) a nucleotide produced by the deamination of adenosine monophosphate (AMP); it is the precursor of AMP and GMP in purine biosynthesis and an intermediate in purine salvage and in purine degradation.

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in·o·sine (n-sn, -sn, n-)

n.

A nucleoside formed by the deamination of adenosine or the hydrolysis of inosinic acid.

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inosine (īˑ·nō·sēn),

n a nucleoside and precursor to adenosine, important biochemical in energy production. It may be useful as an adjunct treatment for cardiovascular conditions and for Tourette's syndrome. High doses may increase the levels of uric acid in the blood.

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inosine

a purine nucleoside containing the base hypoxanthine and the sugar ribose, which occurs in transfer RNAs.

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inosine monophosphate (IMP)

a nucleotide produced by the deamination of adenosine monophosphate (AMP) in the metabolism of purine nucleotides.

inosine 5-monophosphate

the first fully formed purine nucleotide in the pathway of purine synethesis. Called also IMP or inosinic acid.