Sapropterin

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 62989-33-7 Cat. No. BCP03735
Name Sapropterin
Synonyms Tetrahydro-6-biopterin; Dapropterin; Phenoptin; THB; BPH4; 6R-BH4; (6R)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-L-biopterin;
Formula C9H15N5O3 M. Wt 241.25
  • Biological Activity
Description Sapropterin is a naturally occurring essential cofactor of the three aromatic amino acid hydroxylase enzymes, used in the degradation of amino acid phenylalanine and in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT), melatonin, dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), epinephrine (adrenaline), and is a cofactor for the production of nitric oxide (NO) by the nitric oxide synthases. Chemically, its structure is that of a reduced pteridine derivative.
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