Description
Uridine 5'-monophosphateis a nucleotide that is synthesized from uridine. Uridine 5'-monophosphate has been shown to have anticancer activity in vitro and in vivo, as well as antiviral activity against herpes viruses. It is also used in foods such as infant formula to as a method of increasing uridine levels in blood.
Chemical Properties
(Uridine-3′-phosphate) Crystallizes in
prisms from methanol. Freely soluble in water and alcohol; dextrorotatory
in solution.
Uses
Uridine 5''-Monophosphate is a nucleotide used as monomer in RNA. It is used in foods such as infant formula to as a method of increasing uridine levels in blood.
Uses
Biochemical research.
Definition
The monophosphoric ester of uracil, i.e., the nucleotide containing uracil-d-ribose and phosphoric acid. The phosphate may be esterified to either the 2, 3, or 5 carbon of ribose, yielding uridine-2′-phosphate, uridine-3′phosphate, and uridine-5′-phosphate, respectively.
General Description
Uridine 5′-monophosphate acts as a precursor for all pyrimidine nucleotides.
