| quinolinic acid |
2,3-pyridinedicarboxylic acid. A metabolite of tryptophan with a possible role in neurodegenerative disorders. Elevated csf levels of quinolinic acid are significantly correlated with the severity of neuropsychological deficits in patients who have aids. stereotaxic procedure: Technique during brain surgery that use a system of three-dimensional coordinates to locate the site to be operated on.
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| quinoline |
a heterocyclic nitrogenous compound comprising a benzene ring linked to one of pyridine, derivable from quinine, coal tar, and various other sources, or synthesized; used as a preservative for anatomical specimens.
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| quinolone |
any of a group of synthetic antibacterial agents that includes nalidixic acid, cinoxacin, rosoxacin, and the fluoroquinolones (fluorinated 4-q's).
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