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| Version | 5.0 |
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| Status | Expected but not Quantified |
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| Creation Date | 2005-11-16 15:48:42 UTC |
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| Update Date | 2023-02-21 17:15:32 UTC |
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| HMDB ID | HMDB0001216 |
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| Metabolite Identification |
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| Common Name | Tetrahydropteridine |
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| Description | Tetrahydrobiopterin serves well-characterized cofactor functions for hydroxylating aromatic amino acids and ether lipids and for formation of nitric oxide (NO) from L-arginine. Formation of NO involves two cycles of oxidation of Tetrahydrobiopterin to its radical with subsequent rehydroxylation into Tetrahydrobiopterin, one for reduction of the heme-bound arginine-Fe(II)O2 complex of NO synthase (NOS), the other for reduction of the N-hydroxy-L-arginine-Fe(II)O2 complex. Tetrahydrobiopterin-dependent glyceryl ether monooxygenase (EC 1.14.16.5) is found not only in liver and the gastrointestinal tract but also in brain and other organs (this enzyme plays an essential role in conjugation with the cleavage enzyme in the regulation of cellular levels of -alkyl moieties in glycerolipids). Tetrahydrobiopterin is essential for the enzymatic reaction of tyrosine 3-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.16.2) for the first step in the biosynthesis of catecholamines such as norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamine. Limited Tetrahydrobiopterin availability not only decreases formation of NO but also causes NOS-derived superoxide/hydrogen peroxide production leading to formation of peroxynitrite as well as S-nitrosoglutathione. As a consequence of its oxygen-activating potential, Tetrahydrobiopterin is also subject to autoxidation in a free radical chain reaction in leading to formation of superoxide and finally to hydrogen peroxide. On the other hand, Tetrahydrobiopterin, like other H4-pterins, can scavenge reactive oxygen species and peroxynitrite. Thus, Tetrahydrobiopterin may have opposing effects in various biological systems depending on whether its cofactor roles outweigh its chemical reactivity or vice versa. Sepiapterin reductase (EC 1.1.1.153) catalyzes the reduction of tetrahydro-sepiapterin to tetrahydrobiopterin -the terminal step in this biosynthetic pathway for tetrahydrobiopterin. This reaction is N-acetyl-serotonin-sensitive and can completely inhibit tetrahydrobiopterin synthesis. (PMID: 3881214 , 17303893 , 3756924 , 15223071 ). |
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| Structure | InChI=1S/C6H8N4/c1-2-9-6-5(8-1)3-7-4-10-6/h3-4,8H,1-2H2,(H,7,9,10) |
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| Synonyms | | Value | Source |
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| 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydropteridine | Kegg | | 5,6,7,8-Tetrahydro-pteridine | HMDB | | H4-Biopterin | HMDB | | THP | HMDB | | Tetrahydropteridine | ChEBI |
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| Chemical Formula | C6H8N4 |
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| Average Molecular Weight | 136.1545 |
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| Monoisotopic Molecular Weight | 136.074896276 |
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| IUPAC Name | 5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine |
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| Traditional Name | 5,6,7,8-tetrahydropteridine |
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| CAS Registry Number | 10593-78-9 |
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| SMILES | C1CNC2=C(N1)C=NC=N2 |
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| InChI Identifier | InChI=1S/C6H8N4/c1-2-9-6-5(8-1)3-7-4-10-6/h3-4,8H,1-2H2,(H,7,9,10) |
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| InChI Key | IDAICLIJTRXNER-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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| Chemical Taxonomy |
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| Description | Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pteridines and derivatives. These are polycyclic aromatic compounds containing a pteridine moiety, which consists of a pyrimidine fused to a pyrazine ring to form pyrimido(4,5-b)pyrazine. |
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| Kingdom | Organic compounds |
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| Super Class | Organoheterocyclic compounds |
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| Class | Pteridines and derivatives |
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| Sub Class | Not Available |
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| Direct Parent | Pteridines and derivatives |
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| Alternative Parents | |
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| Substituents | - Pteridine
- Secondary aliphatic/aromatic amine
- Imidolactam
- Pyrimidine
- Heteroaromatic compound
- Azacycle
- Secondary amine
- Organic nitrogen compound
- Organopnictogen compound
- Hydrocarbon derivative
- Organonitrogen compound
- Amine
- Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
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| Molecular Framework | Aromatic heteropolycyclic compounds |
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| External Descriptors | |
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| Ontology |
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| Physiological effect | Not Available |
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| Disposition | |
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| Process | Not Available |
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| Role | Not Available |
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| Physical Properties |
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| State | Solid |
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| Experimental Molecular Properties | | Property | Value | Reference |
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| Melting Point | Not Available | Not Available | | Boiling Point | Not Available | Not Available | | Water Solubility | Not Available | Not Available | | LogP | Not Available | Not Available |
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| Experimental Chromatographic Properties | Not Available |
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| Predicted Molecular Properties | |
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| Predicted Chromatographic Properties | Predicted Collision Cross SectionsPredicted Retention Times Underivatized| Chromatographic Method | Retention Time | Reference |
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| Measured using a Waters Acquity ultraperformance liquid chromatography (UPLC) ethylene-bridged hybrid (BEH) C18 column (100 mm × 2.1 mm; 1.7 μmparticle diameter). Predicted by Afia on May 17, 2022. Predicted by Afia on May 17, 2022. | 1.57 minutes | 32390414 | | Predicted by Siyang on May 30, 2022 | 8.4017 minutes | 33406817 | | Predicted by Siyang using ReTip algorithm on June 8, 2022 | 3.21 minutes | 32390414 | | AjsUoB = Accucore 150 Amide HILIC with 10mM Ammonium Formate, 0.1% Formic Acid | 302.1 seconds | 40023050 | | Fem_Long = Waters ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 C18 with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid | 481.0 seconds | 40023050 | | Fem_Lipids = Ascentis Express C18 with (60:40 water:ACN):(90:10 IPA:ACN) and 10mM NH4COOH + 0.1% Formic Acid | 294.1 seconds | 40023050 | | Life_Old = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:(20:80 acetone:ACN) and 0.1% Formic Acid | 68.9 seconds | 40023050 | | Life_New = RP Waters ACQUITY UPLC HSS T3 C18 with Water:(30:70 MeOH:ACN) and 0.1% Formic Acid | 182.3 seconds | 40023050 | | RIKEN = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 55.0 seconds | 40023050 | | Eawag_XBridgeC18 = XBridge C18 3.5u 2.1x50 mm with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid | 251.2 seconds | 40023050 | | BfG_NTS_RP1 =Agilent Zorbax Eclipse Plus C18 (2.1 mm x 150 mm, 3.5 um) with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 263.7 seconds | 40023050 | | HILIC_BDD_2 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-HILIC with ACN(0.1% formic acid):water(16 mM ammonium formate) | 780.3 seconds | 40023050 | | UniToyama_Atlantis = RP Waters Atlantis T3 (2.1 x 150 mm, 5 um) with ACN:Water and 0.1% Formic Acid | 566.7 seconds | 40023050 | | BDD_C18 = Hypersil Gold 1.9µm C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 40.0 seconds | 40023050 | | UFZ_Phenomenex = Kinetex Core-Shell C18 2.6 um, 3.0 x 100 mm, Phenomenex with Water:MeOH and 0.1% Formic Acid | 748.6 seconds | 40023050 | | SNU_RIKEN_POS = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 189.0 seconds | 40023050 | | RPMMFDA = Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 with Water:ACN and 0.1% Formic Acid | 181.2 seconds | 40023050 | | MTBLS87 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC column with ACN:Water and :ammonium carbonate | 614.1 seconds | 40023050 | | KI_GIAR_zic_HILIC_pH2_7 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-HILIC with ACN:Water and 0.1% FA | 399.7 seconds | 40023050 | | Meister zic-pHILIC pH9.3 = Merck SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC column with ACN:Water 5mM NH4Ac pH9.3 and 5mM ammonium acetate in water | 185.0 seconds | 40023050 |
Predicted Kovats Retention IndicesUnderivatizedDerivatized| Derivative Name / Structure | SMILES | Kovats RI Value | Column Type | Reference |
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| Tetrahydropteridine,1TMS,isomer #1 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=CN=CN=C21 | 1671.7 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TMS,isomer #1 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=CN=CN=C21 | 1551.5 | Standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TMS,isomer #1 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=CN=CN=C21 | 2860.7 | Standard polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TMS,isomer #2 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=NC=NC=C21 | 1657.0 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TMS,isomer #2 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=NC=NC=C21 | 1584.3 | Standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TMS,isomer #2 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=NC=NC=C21 | 2600.8 | Standard polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,2TMS,isomer #1 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCN([Si](C)(C)C)C2=NC=NC=C21 | 1618.1 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,2TMS,isomer #1 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCN([Si](C)(C)C)C2=NC=NC=C21 | 1750.9 | Standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,2TMS,isomer #1 | C[Si](C)(C)N1CCN([Si](C)(C)C)C2=NC=NC=C21 | 2306.9 | Standard polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TBDMS,isomer #1 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=CN=CN=C21 | 1941.0 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TBDMS,isomer #1 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=CN=CN=C21 | 1828.9 | Standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TBDMS,isomer #1 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=CN=CN=C21 | 3207.5 | Standard polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TBDMS,isomer #2 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=NC=NC=C21 | 1917.8 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TBDMS,isomer #2 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=NC=NC=C21 | 1881.8 | Standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,1TBDMS,isomer #2 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCNC2=NC=NC=C21 | 2893.2 | Standard polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,2TBDMS,isomer #1 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCN([Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)C2=NC=NC=C21 | 2067.0 | Semi standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,2TBDMS,isomer #1 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCN([Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)C2=NC=NC=C21 | 2275.8 | Standard non polar | 33892256 | | Tetrahydropteridine,2TBDMS,isomer #1 | CC(C)(C)[Si](C)(C)N1CCN([Si](C)(C)C(C)(C)C)C2=NC=NC=C21 | 2634.2 | Standard polar | 33892256 |
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| GC-MS Spectra| Spectrum Type | Description | Splash Key | Deposition Date | Source | View |
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| Predicted GC-MS | Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positive | splash10-0a4i-2900000000-f10ca50f06250e5030d3 | 2017-09-01 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted GC-MS | Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine GC-MS (Non-derivatized) - 70eV, Positive | Not Available | 2021-10-12 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum |
MS/MS Spectra| Spectrum Type | Description | Splash Key | Deposition Date | Source | View |
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| Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 10V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-000i-0900000000-9a1ed9296c96ac152018 | 2015-09-15 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 20V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-000i-0900000000-63f9acde2a431bff2488 | 2015-09-15 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 40V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-016r-9100000000-9987b7952a5c983f7c8e | 2015-09-15 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 10V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-000i-0900000000-93507d1f946deac8a074 | 2015-09-15 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 20V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-000i-0900000000-36867a49c6c36342b032 | 2015-09-15 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 40V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-014i-9800000000-c2d528a7546845512953 | 2015-09-15 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 10V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-000i-0900000000-278b0289a2d1c7916e5b | 2021-09-24 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 20V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-000i-0900000000-7f4a76469d170f8d43f9 | 2021-09-24 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 40V, Negative-QTOF | splash10-05nf-7900000000-e829877fe8774c9c13f9 | 2021-09-24 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 10V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-000i-0900000000-06cd9080747456c7643d | 2021-09-24 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 20V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-000i-0900000000-c5f7233447b8e475f5c6 | 2021-09-24 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted LC-MS/MS | Predicted LC-MS/MS Spectrum - Tetrahydropteridine 40V, Positive-QTOF | splash10-0006-9500000000-a22ac8b5a57e8c2437f7 | 2021-09-24 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum |
NMR Spectra| Spectrum Type | Description | Deposition Date | Source | View |
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| Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 100 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 1000 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 200 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 300 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 400 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 500 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 600 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 700 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 800 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 1H NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted 1D NMR | 13C NMR Spectrum (1D, 900 MHz, D2O, predicted) | 2021-09-25 | Wishart Lab | View Spectrum |
IR Spectra| Spectrum Type | Description | Deposition Date | Source | View |
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| Predicted IR Spectrum | IR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M-H]-) | 2023-02-03 | FELIX lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted IR Spectrum | IR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M+H]+) | 2023-02-03 | FELIX lab | View Spectrum | | Predicted IR Spectrum | IR Ion Spectrum (Predicted IRIS Spectrum, Adduct: [M+Na]+) | 2023-02-03 | FELIX lab | View Spectrum |
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| General References | - Rao GN, Cotlier E: The enzymatic activities of GTP cyclohydrolase, sepiapterin reductase, dihydropteridine reductase and dihydrofolate reductase; and tetrahydrobiopterin content in mammalian ocular tissues and in human senile cataracts. Comp Biochem Physiol B. 1985;80(1):61-6. [PubMed:3881214 ]
- Werner ER, Hermetter A, Prast H, Golderer G, Werner-Felmayer G: Widespread occurrence of glyceryl ether monooxygenase activity in rat tissues detected by a novel assay. J Lipid Res. 2007 Jun;48(6):1422-7. Epub 2007 Feb 15. [PubMed:17303893 ]
- Hoffman DR, Hoffman LH, Snyder F: Cytotoxicity and metabolism of alkyl phospholipid analogues in neoplastic cells. Cancer Res. 1986 Nov;46(11):5803-9. [PubMed:3756924 ]
- Thoeni G, Werner ER, Werner-Felmayer G: Tetrahydropteridines suppress gene expression and induce apoptosis of activated RAW264.7 cells via formation of hydrogen peroxide. Free Radic Biol Med. 2004 Aug 1;37(3):375-85. [PubMed:15223071 ]
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