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Exploring the Significance of Allantoic Acid and Its Role in Biological Metabolic Pathway

Exploring the Significance of Allantoic Acid and Its Role in Biological Metabolic Pathway Allantoic acid, 99-16-1 also known as 2,2-bis(aminocarbonylamino)ethanoic acid, is a crystalline acid with the chemical formula C4H8N4O4. It is a significant organic compound found in nature and has various applications and properties.In nature, allantoic acid is produced from allantoin by the process of hydrolysis. It is a key intermediate in the metabolic pathway of purine degradation in organisms. Allantoate, an intermediate in the allantoin degradation to glyoxylate pathway, is the end [...]

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Exploring the Diverse Uses of Aminopterin: From Leukemia Treatment to Cell Culture

Aminopterin,cas: 54-62-6 also known as 4-aminopteroic acid, is a synthetic derivative of pterin and a 4-amino derivative of folic acid. It is an antineoplastic drug with immunosuppressive properties, often used in chemotherapy. Aminopterin functions as an enzyme inhibitor by competing for the folate binding site of the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase, effectively blocking tetrahydrofolate synthesis. This leads to the depletion of nucleotide precursors and the inhibition of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis.Discovered by Yellapragada Subbarow, Aminopterin was first used by Sidney Farber in [...]

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Tacalcitol: A Versatile Compound for Medical Research

Tacalcitol，CAS:57333-96-7  is a synthetic analog of vitamin D3 that has gained significant attention in the field of medical research. With its unique properties and potential therapeutic applications, Tacalcitol offers researchers a valuable tool for investigating various diseases and conditions.Properties and Mechanism of Action:Tacalcitol acts as a selective agonist for the vitamin D receptor (VDR), which plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression and immune response modulation. By binding to the VDR, Tacalcitol exerts immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects.Applica [...]

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