Uric Acid

An oxidation product, via XANTHINE OXIDASE, of oxypurines such as XANTHINE and HYPOXANTHINE. It is the final oxidation product of purine catabolism in humans and primates, whereas in most other mammals URATE OXIDASE further oxidizes it to ALLANTOIN.

Also Known As:

Urate; 2,6,8-Trihydroxypurine; Ammonium Acid Urate; Monosodium Urate; Monosodium Urate Monohydrate; Potassium Urate; Sodium Acid Urate; Sodium Acid Urate Monohydrate; Sodium Urate; Sodium Urate Monohydrate; Trioxopurine; Acid Urate, Ammonium; Acid Urate, Sodium; Acid, Uric; Monohydrate, Monosodium Urate; Monohydrate, Sodium Urate; Urate Monohydrate, Monosodium; Urate Monohydrate, Sodium; Urate, Ammonium Acid; Urate, Monosodium; Urate, Potassium; Urate, Sodium; Urate, Sodium Acid; 1H-Purine-2,6,8(3H)-trione, 7,9-dihydro-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Antioxidants

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- Alkaloids: 5398
  - Xanthines: 123
    - Uric Acid: 17354
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 2-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Purines: 651
      - Purinones: 2
        Xanthines: 123
        Uric Acid: 17354

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