Biopterins

Pterin derivatives based on 2-amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-4(1H)-pteridinone. Biopterins are natural products that have been considered as growth factors for some insects. Biopterins are cofactors for the AROMATIC AMINO ACID hydroxylases and NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE. Deficiencies in BIOPTERINS metabolism (e.g., lowered TETRAHYDROBIOPTERIN) are associated with neurological deterioration (e.g., HYPERPHENYLALANINAEMIA).

Also Known As:

2- Amino- 6- (1,2- dihydroxypropyl)- 4(1H)- pteridinone; Dictyopterin; Orinapterin; 6 Biopterin; D threo Biopterin; L Biopterin; L erythro Biopterin; L threo Biopterin; 2- Amino- 6- ((1S,2R)- 1,2- dihydroxypropyl)- 4(1H)- pteridinone; 2- Amino- 6- ((1S,2S)- 1,2- dihydroxypropyl)- 4(1H)- pteridinone; 2- Amino- 6- (1,2- dihydroxypropyl)- 4(8H)- pteridinone; 2- amino- 6- ((1R,2R)- 1,2- dihydroxypropyl)- 4(3H)- pteridinone; 4(1H)-Pteridinone, 2-amino-6-(1,2-dihydroxypropyl)-, (S-(R*,S*))-; 6-Biopterin; Biopterin; D-threo-Biopterin; L-Biopterin; L-erythro-Biopterin; L-threo-Biopterin

Heterocyclic Compounds: 207
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Pteridines: 149
      - Pterins: 156
        Biopterins: 236
Enzymes and Coenzymes: 1
- Coenzymes: 566
  - Biopterins: 236

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