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URICO [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Urinary Tract
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- uric
1, record 1, English, uric
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relating to, contained in, or obtained from urine. 2, record 1, English, - uric
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
uric acid 3, record 1, English, - uric
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Appareil urinaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- urique
1, record 1, French, urique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
acide urique 2, record 1, French, - urique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Vías urinarias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-tetrone
1, record 2, English, pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dtetrone
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alloxane 2, record 2, English, alloxane
correct, see observation
- alloxan 3, record 2, English, alloxan
former designation, correct
- 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetetrone 2, record 2, English, 2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dpyrimidinetetrone
former designation, correct
- 5-oxobarbituric acid 2, record 2, English, 5%2Doxobarbituric%20acid
former designation, correct
- mesoxalylcarbamide 2, record 2, English, mesoxalylcarbamide
avoid
- mesoxalylurea 2, record 2, English, mesoxalylurea
avoid
- 2,4,5,6-tetraoxohexahydropyrimidine 2, record 2, English, 2%2C4%2C5%2C6%2Dtetraoxohexahydropyrimidine
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crystalline oxidation product of uric acid which induces diabetes experimentally by selective destruction of pancreatic beta cells. 4, record 2, English, - pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dtetrone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-tetrone: The capital letters "H" must be italicized; IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) systematic name. 1, record 2, English, - pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dtetrone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alloxane: IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) trivial name. 1, record 2, English, - pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dtetrone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C4H2N2O4 4, record 2, English, - pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dtetrone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-tétrone
1, record 2, French, pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dt%C3%A9trone
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alloxane 2, record 2, French, alloxane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- alloxan 1, record 2, French, alloxan
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- 2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-pyrimidinetétrone 3, record 2, French, 2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dpyrimidinet%C3%A9trone
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uréide de l'acide mésoxalique que l'on obtient par oxydation de l'acide urique et qui détruit les cellules bêta et induit le diabète chez les animaux de laboratoire. 4, record 2, French, - pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dt%C3%A9trone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pyrimidine-2,4,5,6(1H,3H)-tétrone : Les lettres majuscules «H» s'écrivent en italique; nom systématique UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dt%C3%A9trone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alloxane : nom usuel UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dt%C3%A9trone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C4H2N2O4 4, record 2, French, - pyrimidine%2D2%2C4%2C5%2C6%281H%2C3H%29%2Dt%C3%A9trone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aloxana
1, record 2, Spanish, aloxana
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- mesoxalilurea 2, record 2, Spanish, mesoxalilurea
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se produce en la oxidación degradativa del ácido úrico. Puede explosionar si está embotellado. 3, record 2, Spanish, - aloxana
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : C4H2N2O4 4, record 2, Spanish, - aloxana
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
- Urinary Tract
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- uric acid
1, record 3, English, uric%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white, tasteless, odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism found in the blood and urine. 2, record 3, English, - uric%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uric acid is a waste product of purine metabolism. [It] is dissolved in the blood and is excreted through the kidneys into the urine. 3, record 3, English, - uric%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H4N4O3: C5H[suscript 4]N4O3 4, record 3, English, - uric%20acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
- Appareil urinaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide urique
1, record 3, French, acide%20urique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nucléotides puriques peuvent être catabolisés en acide urique. La synthèse des purines et la dégradation des nucléotides puriques sont aussi une voie accessoire de l'élimination de l'azote sous forme d'acide urique (uricogénèse). 2, record 3, French, - acide%20urique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H4N4O3: C5H4N4O3 3, record 3, French, - acide%20urique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- C5H4N4O3
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
- Vías urinarias
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido úrico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20%C3%BArico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
2, 6, 8-Trioxipurina. Producto de carácter ácido originado en el catabolismo nitrogenado de los ácidos nucleicos. En condiciones normales se encuentra en pequeña cantidad en la orina y en la sangre de los mamíferos. En condiciones patológicas(gota) se encuentra en las articulaciones. Algunos cálculos de vejiga y de riñón están formados por ácido úrico. 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20%C3%BArico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C5H4N4O3: C5H4N4O3 3, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20%C3%BArico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- antigout
1, record 4, English, antigout
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- antigoutteux
1, record 4, French, antigoutteux
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un médicament] qui s'oppose à la goutte secondaire elle-même et à un excès d'acide urique dans le sang. Le plus souvent il s'agit d'un médicament. 2, record 4, French, - antigoutteux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Farmacología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- antigotoso
1, record 4, Spanish, antigotoso
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alopurinol es un fármaco antigotoso que está indicado para el tratamiento de la gota, así como de los niveles elevados de ácido úrico producidos por insuficiencia renal, enfermedades neoplásicas o enzimáticas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - antigotoso
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-06-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- uricase
1, record 5, English, uricase
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- uricase
1, record 5, French, uricase
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Biotecnología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- uricasa
1, record 5, Spanish, uricasa
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enzima que desdobla el ácido úrico en diversos compuestos. 2, record 5, Spanish, - uricasa
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