UMANOPTERIN
\jˈuːmɐnˌɒptəɹˌɪn], \jˈuːmɐnˌɒptəɹˌɪn], \j_ˈuː_m_ɐ_n_ˌɒ_p_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_n]\
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A pteridine derivative present in body fluids; elevated levels result from immune system activation, malignant disease, allograft rejection, and viral infections. (From Stedman, 26th ed) Neopterin also serves as a precursor in the biosynthesis of biopterin.
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Platidiam
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