7,8-Dihydro-D-Neopterin (CAS 1218-98-0)
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7,8-Dihydro-D-Neopterin is involved in the biosynthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin, a cofactor for aromatic amino acid hydroxylases and nitric oxide synthases. It is a precursor for the de novo synthesis of tetrahydrobiopterin. 7,8-Dihydro-D-Neopterin is converted to neopterin by the enzyme neopterin synthase, which is a key step in the biosynthetic pathway. 7,8-Dihydro-D-Neopterin plays a role in the regulation of cellular processes that require tetrahydrobiopterin as a cofactor, such as the production of neurotransmitters and nitric oxide. Its mechanism of action involves participating in redox reactions and serving as a cofactor for enzymes involved in the metabolism of aromatic amino acids.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
7,8-Dihydro-D-Neopterin, 10 mg | sc-202431 | 10 mg | $100.00 |