noun
- Plural of hypoxanthine; purine bases found in cells that are intermediates in nucleic acid metabolism and are also present in some foods.
Usage: biochemistry; technical term; plural form
Examples
- Hypoxanthines are produced during the breakdown of adenosine in the body.
- The concentration of hypoxanthines increases in muscle tissue during intense exercise.
- Researchers measured hypoxanthines in blood samples to assess cellular metabolism.
- Hypoxanthines serve as precursors in the synthesis of uric acid.
- Fish and aged meats contain higher levels of hypoxanthines than fresh foods.