A mechanism for the formation in vivo of the 8-methyl ether of xanthurenic acid in humans.
1975
J E Leklem, and
R R Brown, and
L V Hankes, and
C R Jansen
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007736
Kynurenic Acid
A broad-spectrum excitatory amino acid antagonist used as a research tool.
Kynurenate,Acid, Kynurenic
D007737
Kynurenine
A metabolite of the essential amino acid tryptophan metabolized via the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway.
D008297
Male
Males
D008715
Methionine
A sulfur-containing essential L-amino acid that is important in many body functions.
L-Methionine,Liquimeth,Methionine, L-Isomer,Pedameth,L-Isomer Methionine,Methionine, L Isomer
D008738
Methyl Ethers
A group of compounds that contain the general formula R-OCH3.
Ethers, Methyl
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D010383
Pellagra
A disease due to deficiency of NIACIN, a B-complex vitamin, or its precursor TRYPTOPHAN. It is characterized by scaly DERMATITIS which is often associated with DIARRHEA and DEMENTIA (the three D's).
Pellagras
D005260
Female
Females
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
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