Chemistry Heterocyclic Building Blocks Purines
Purine, a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound formed by the fusion of two rings (pyrimidine and imidazole), is capable of dissolving in water.
Purines, in addition to their crucial functions in DNA and RNA as adenine and guanine, are also significant constituents of several other important biomolecules, including ATP, GTP, cyclic AMP, NADH, and coenzyme A.
The body metabolizes purines, a prevalent chemical compound present in food and beverages, converting them into uric acid, which is subsequently eliminated from the bloodstream by the kidneys.
The ability to perform de novo biosynthesis of purines is present in organisms belonging to the three domains of life, namely eukaryotes, bacteria, and archaea, underscoring the vital importance of purines for sustaining life.
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N-(8-Bromo-6-oxo-6,9-dihydro-1H-purin-2-yl)pivalamide