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Descriptor English:
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Neopterin
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Neopterin
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Neopterina
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Synonyms English:
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2-Amino-6-(1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)-4(3H)-pteridinone
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Tree Number:
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D03.438.733.631.202.500
D08.211.090.500
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Definition English:
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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 biopterin. |
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History Note English:
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98; use NEOPTERIN (NM) 1979-97
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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33416
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Unique Identifier:
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D019798
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