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Biopterins MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Biopterins
Tree Number(s)
D03.633.100.733.631.202
D08.211.090
Unique ID
D001708
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001708
Annotation
/defic /‌physiol permitted
Scope Note
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).
Entry Term(s)
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(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
Dictyopterin
L-Biopterin
L-erythro-Biopterin
L-threo-Biopterin
Orinapterin
Registry Numbers
0
22150-76-1
Related Numbers
22150-76-1
NLM Classification #
QU 135
Previous Indexing
Propanediols (1972-1974)
Pteridines (1970-1974)
Public MeSH Note
2024; see BIOPTERIN 1987-2013, PTERIDINES 1975-1986
History Note
2024(1987); use PTERIDINES 1975-1986
Date Established
1987/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/19
Revision Date
2023/07/27
Biopterins Preferred
Biopterin Narrower
Orinapterin Related
Dictyopterin Related
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