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Xanthine
Translation of "xanthine" into Russian
xanthine
Noun
UK
/ˈzæn.θiːn/
US
/ˈzæn.θin/
xanthine
xanthines pl
Xanthine is a compound found in many organisms.
Ксантин — это соединение, обнаруженное во многих организмах.
Definitions
xanthine
Noun
UK
/ˈzæn.θiːn/
US
/ˈzæn.θin/
A crystalline compound found in blood and urine, which is an intermediate in the degradation of purine bases to uric acid.
The presence of xanthine in the urine can be an indicator of certain metabolic disorders.
Any drug or medicinal compound belonging to the class of xanthine derivatives, commonly used as a stimulant or bronchodilator.
If β-agonists fail, the doctor may prescribe a xanthine to relieve the patient’s asthma symptoms.
xanthine
Adjective
UK
/ˈzæn.θiːn/
US
/ˈzæn.θin/
Relating to, containing, or derived from xanthine.
Xanthine oxidase catalyses the oxidation of hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid.
Idioms and phrases
xanthine oxidase
Xanthine oxidase plays a role in the metabolism of purines.
ксантиноксидаза
Ксантиноксидаза играет роль в метаболизме пуринов.