Definition of Hypoxanthin. Meaning of Hypoxanthin. Synonyms of Hypoxanthin

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Definition of Hypoxanthin

Hypoxanthin
Hypoxanthin Hy`po*xan"thin, n. [Pref. hypo- + xanthin.] (Physiol. Chem.) A crystalline, nitrogenous substance, closely related to xanthin and uric acid, widely distributed through the animal body, but especially in muscle tissue; -- called also sarcin, sarkin.

Meaning of Hypoxanthin from wikipedia

- (1881). "Ueber die Verbreitung des Hypoxanthins im Thier- und Pflanzenreich" [On the distribution of hypoxanthins in the animal and plant kingdoms]. Zeitschrift...
- Constitution des Caffeïns, Xanthins, Hypoxanthins und verwandter Basen" [On the constitution of caffeine, xanthin, hypoxanthin, and related bases.]. Berichte...