Allantoin excretion in snakes. 1989

C K Ghegadmal, and S Natesan, and S R Reddy

Allantoin, which is generally regarded as absent in the excreta of snakes, has been demonstrated in the urinary deposits of 7 species of snakes by a sensitive paper chromatographic method. It appears that allantoin is the end product of purine catabolism in these animals.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D000481 Allantoin A urea hydantoin that is found in URINE and PLANTS and is used in dermatological preparations. Herpecin-L,Sebical,Woun'dres,Herpecin L,HerpecinL
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D012911 Snakes Limbless REPTILES of the suborder Serpentes. Serpentes,Ophidia,Snake

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