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Inosine 5′-monophosphate (IMP), also known as inosinic acid, plays a role in purine metabolism and is vital for the generation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary source of energy in the body. Inosinic acid is a nucleotide, a compound composed of a nitrogenous base, a ribose sugar, and a phosphate group. Within the purine metabolism pathway, inosinic acid serves as a significant intermediate. It is synthesized through the enzymatic action of adenylosuccinate synthetase, which converts AMP and aspartic acid into inosinic acid and succinic acid. Subsequently, inosinic acid undergoes further transformation into adenosine monophosphate (AMP) with the assistance of adenylosuccinate lyase. This process is indispensable for the synthesis of ATP, the primary energy currency within the body.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Inosine 5′-monophosphate, 1 g | sc-215179 | 1 g | $195.00 |