Biopterin

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Template:Chembox new Biopterin is a coenzyme that is produced within the body.

Defects in biopterin synthesis or regeneration can cause a form of hyperphenylalaninemia ("PKU") [1].

Biopterin is synthesized in several parts of the body, including the pineal gland[2] and ???.

Biopterin deficiency has been associated with a variety of disorders, including dystonia [3] and ???.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.uic.edu/classes/phar/phar332/Clinical_Cases/aa%20metab%20cases/PKU%20Cases/bioh4.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/213/4512/1129
  3. ↑ http://intl.neurology.org/cgi/content/abstract/38/5/707

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