xanthine

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crystalline oxidation product of the metabolism of nucleoproteins; precursor of uric acid; found in many organs and in urine

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A 24-hour urine excretion of more than 800 mg, which indicates overproduction, is an indication for a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Source: Internet

Guanine is deaminated to xanthine which in turn is oxidized to uric acid. Source: Internet

Hypoxanthine is oxidized to xanthine and finally to uric acid. Source: Internet

It is an analog of hypoxanthine that is hydroxylated by xanthine oxidoreductase at the 2-position to give oxipurinol. Source: Internet

The activity of xanthine oxidase is directly proportional to the amount of molybdenum in the body. Source: Internet

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