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URIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
  • Urinary Tract
Universal entry(ies)
C5H4N4O3
formula, see observation
DEF

A white, tasteless, odorless crystalline product of protein metabolism found in the blood and urine.

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.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H4N4O3: C5H[suscript 4]N4O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
  • Appareil urinaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H4N4O3
formula, see observation
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).

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H4N4O3: C5H4N4O3

Key term(s)
  • C5H4N4O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
  • Vías urinarias
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H4N4O3
formula, see observation
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.

OBS

Fórmula química: C5H4N4O3: C5H4N4O3

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