Neopterin [neopterin]

topical
68
Terms

2-amino-6-(1,2,3-trihydroxypropyl)-4(3H)-pteridinon

 

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

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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.

DUI
D019798 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0029376
Previous indexing
Biopterin/analogs & derivatives (1977-1997)
History note
98; use NEOPTERIN (NM) 1979-97
Public note
98; NEOPTERIN was indexed under BIOPTERIN/analogs & derivatives 1977-97

D Chemicals and Drugs
D03.633.100.733 Pteridines 23
D03.633.100.733.631 Pterins 18
D03.633.100.733.631.202 Biopterins 34
D03.633.100.733.631.202.500 Neopterin 68
D08.211 Coenzymes 66
D08.211.090 Biopterins 34
D08.211.090.500 Neopterin 68