INOSITOL
\ɪnˈɒsɪtˌɒl], \ɪnˈɒsɪtˌɒl], \ɪ_n_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_t_ˌɒ_l]\
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By Princeton University
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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An isomer of glucose that has traditionally been considered to be a B vitamin although it has an uncertain status as a vitamin and a deficiency syndrome has not been identified in man. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1379) Inositol phospholipids are important in signal transduction.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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carbohydrate present in cells, the lipotropic anti-alopecia factor of bios, q.v.; C6H12O6.
By J.H. Kenneth