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Leuco-4: Full Drug Profile

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

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