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Inositol

Medical Definition: 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.
Guide Notes: a B vitamin & lipotropic factor
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 6917-35-7
Inositol Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Inositol Phosphates - Phosphoric acid esters of inositol. They include mono- and polyphosphoric acid esters, with the exception of inositol hexaphosphate which is PHYTIC ACID.

Inositol Medical Definitions and Terms

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