inosite

[ˈaɪnəsaɪt]

inosite Definition

  • 1a crystalline compound found in muscle tissue and other animal and plant tissues, also known as myo-inositol
  • 2a cyclic sugar alcohol with six hydroxyl groups, which is a precursor to important signaling molecules in the body
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Summary: inosite in Brief

Inositol, also known as inosite, is a crystalline compound found in muscle tissue and other animal and plant tissues. It is a cyclic sugar alcohol with six hydroxyl groups, which is a precursor to important signaling molecules in the body.