MONAPTERIN
\mˈɒnɐptəɹˌɪn], \mˈɒnɐptəɹˌɪn], \m_ˈɒ_n_ɐ_p_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_n]\
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A pteridine derivative present in body fluids; elevated levels result from immune system activation, malignant disease, allograft rejection, and viral infections. (From Stedman, 26th ed) Neopterin also serves as a precursor in the biosynthesis of biopterin.
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