inosine

Thân thiện

A scientist carefully measures a sample of inosine in the laboratory.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A nucleoside formed by the deamination of adenosine: Inosine is a biochemical compound. It is created when an adenosine molecule loses an amine group. It is used in medical contexts, such as kidney transplantation, to temporarily supply a sugar source for the organ.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The solution contained inosine to help preserve the kidney.
  • Inosine is an intermediate in the purine salvage pathway.
  • Researchers studied the role of inosine in cellular metabolism.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Medical Context: The term is primarily used in biochemistry, molecular biology, and transplant medicine.
  • The protocol calls for the addition of inosine to the perfusion fluid.
• As a Supplement: Sometimes referenced in contexts of sports nutrition or dietary supplements, though this is a specialized application of the compound.
  • Some athletes have experimented with inosine supplements, though evidence is limited.

Variants and Related Words

• Inosinic Acid: (noun) The phosphorylated derivative of inosine, which is involved in nucleotide synthesis.
• Deoxyinosine: (noun) A molecule similar to inosine but with a deoxyribose sugar instead of ribose.

Synonyms

• 9-β-D-ribofuranosylhypoxanthine: (noun) The systematic chemical name for inosine.
• Hypoxanthine riboside: (noun) An alternative biochemical name describing its structure.

Notes on Meaning

• This word has a highly specific, technical meaning in science. It does not have common idiomatic uses, phrasal verbs, or multiple everyday definitions. Its usage is confined to professional and academic discourse.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a nucleoside that is formed by the deamination of adenosine; used in kidney transplantation to provide a temporary source of sugar