adenosine

/ˌædɪˈnoʊsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a purine nucleoside composed of adenine linked to a ribose sugar molecule, it serves as a precursor in the synthesis of RNA and DNA, and plays a key role in cellular signaling and energy transfer.

“The researcher studied the effects of adenosine on heart rate and blood pressure in patients with cardiovascular disease.”

Synonyms

  • AMP
  • adenine
  • adenylic acid