inosin

/aɪˈnoʊsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A purine nucleoside formed by the dephosphorylation of inosine monophosphate, an intermediate in the breakdown of adenosine.

“Inosine plays a crucial role in the body’s energy production and nucleic acid metabolism.”

2. chemistry

C5H4N4O

“Inosine is a naturally occurring purine nucleoside found in the body.”

Synonyms

  • adenine
  • hypoxanthine

Antonyms

  • guanine