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L-Dihydroorotic Acid is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides, which are essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA. Nucleotides (NTs) are small molecules with significant biological functions, serving as precursors for nucleic acids and participating in nearly all biochemical reactions within the body. Cells can either synthesize nucleotides de novo or salvage them from metabolic products within the cell. In addition to their biosynthetic roles, NTs are also common components of human diets and can be absorbed and incorporated into tissues.

The metabolism of dietary nucleotides and nucleic acids shares similar pathways, leading to comparable biological effects. As such, whether consumed orally as nucleotides or as part of nucleic acids, they are believed to exert similar nutritional benefits within the body. L-Dihydroorotic Acid plays a pivotal role in the early stages of pyrimidine biosynthesis, eventually contributing to the formation of nucleotides such as uridine monophosphate (UMP), which are critical for cellular processes, including DNA and RNA synthesis.

CAS No: 5988-19-2

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Application:

• Biochemical Research: Essential for studying nucleotide biosynthesis and the regulation of DNA/RNA synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Investigated for its potential in developing therapies targeting nucleotide metabolism and related cellular processes.
• Nutritional Studies: Explores the role of nucleotides in human nutrition and their potential health benefits.
• Metabolic Research: A key compound for understanding cellular metabolic pathways and the synthesis of nucleotides in various organisms.

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