noun
- a sweet crystalline compound found in plant and animal tissues, especially muscle tissue, that is involved in cellular signaling
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Inosite is commonly found in cereals and legumes.
- The researcher studied inosite levels in muscle cells.
- Inosite plays a role in cell membrane function.
- Plants store inosite in their seeds and leaves.
- The supplement contained both inosite and other B-complex vitamins.
- Laboratory tests measured inosite concentration in the tissue sample.