noun
- a nucleoside composed of uracil and ribose, found in RNA
Usage: biochemistry
Examples
- Uridine is one of the four main nucleosides in RNA.
- The researcher studied uridine metabolism in cancer cells.
- Uridine supplements are sometimes used to support cognitive function.
- The enzyme converts uridine into its phosphorylated form.
- Scientists measured uridine levels in the patient’s blood sample.