| quinolinic acid | <chemical> 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. Chemical name: 2,3-Pyridinedicarboxylic acid (12 Dec 1998) |
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| quinolinic acid synthetase | <chemical> Aspartic acid and dihydroxyacetone phosphate are substrates; fad is cofactor Chemical name: synthetase, quinolinate Synonym: quinolinate synthetase (26 Jun 1999) |