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Pyruvic Acid
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Definition
: An intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
do not confuse X ref PYRUVATE with PYRUVATES
Other names
Acid, Pyruvic; Pyruvate
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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ascosonchine
0
*Pyridines
Pyruvic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
Phytochem Anal. 2006 Sep;17(5):357-64
ethyl trifluoropyruvate
0
Pyruvic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
Angew Chem Int Ed Engl. 2005 May 13;44(20):3086-9
4-
phenyl-
4-
oxo-
2-
hydroxybuten-
2-
oic acid
0
Pyruvic Acid/*analogs & derivatives.
J Med Chem 2004 Oct 21;47(22):5583-6
SLC16A7 protein, human
0
*Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters
Pyruvic Acid
Lactic Acid.
Slc16a7 protein, mouse
0
*Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters
Pyruvic Acid
Lactic Acid.
Slc16a7 protein, rat
0
*Monocarboxylic Acid Transporters
Pyruvic Acid
Lactic Acid.
J Biol Chem 1995 Jan 27;270(4):1843-9