LP31556-1

Tetrahydrobiopterin

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Description

Tetrahydrobiopterin (THB, BH4; Kuvan) or sapropterin, is a naturally occurring nutrient and essential cofactor of the three aromatic amino acid hydroxylase enzymes, used in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)), melatonin, dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), epinephrine (adrenaline), and nitric oxide (NO). Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Tetrahydrobiopterin

Basic Part Properties

Part Name

Tetrahydrobiopterin

Part Display Name

Tetrahydrobiopterin

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2003-03-04

Construct for LOINC Short Name

Biopterin H4

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