Leuco-4

Leuco-4 - General Information

A purine base and a fundamental unit of adenine nucleotides. [PubChem]

Pharmacology of Leuco-4

Leuco-4 (sometimes known as vitamin B4) combines with the sugar ribose to form adenosine, which in turn can be bonded with from one to three phosphoric acid units, yielding AMP, ADP and ATP . These adenine derivatives perform important functions in cellular metabolism. Leuco-4 is one of four nitrogenous bases utilized in the synthesis of nucleic acids. A modified form of adenosine monophosphate (cyclic AMP) is an imporant secondary messenger in the propagation of many hormonal stimuli. Leuco-4 is an integral part of the structure of many coenzymes. Adenosine (adenine with a ribose group) causes transient heart block in the AV node of the heart. In individuals suspected of suffering from a supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), adenosine is used to help identify the rhythm. Certain SVTs can be successfully terminated with adenosine.

Additional information about Leuco-4

Leuco-4 Indication: For nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance
Mechanism Of Action: Leuco-4 forms adenosine, a nucleoside, when attached to ribose, and deoxyadenosine when attached to deoxyribose, and it forms adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a nucleotide, when three phosphate groups are added to adenosine. Adenosine triphosphate is used in cellular metabolism as one of the basic methods of transferring chemical energy between reactions. In older literature, adenine was sometimes called Vitamin B4Not Available
Drug Interactions: Not Available
Food Interactions: Not Available
Generic Name: Adenine
Synonyms: 6-Aminopurine; Vitamin B4; 1H-Purin-6-amine; Adeninimine; Adenin
Drug Category: Dietary supplement; Micronutrient
Drug Type: Small Molecule; Nutraceutical; Approved

Other Brand Names containing Adenine: Pedatisectine B; Leuco-4;
Absorption: Not Available
Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available
Protein Binding: Not Available
Biotransformation: Not Available
Half Life: Not Available
Dosage Forms of Leuco-4: Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: 7H-purin-6-amine
Chemical Formula: C5H5N5
Adenine on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenine
Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals