| erythrose | An aldotetrose epimeric with threose. The d-isomer plays a role in intermediary metabolism. Erythrose 4-phosphate, a phosphorylated derivative of erythrose that serves as an important intermediate in the pentose phosphate pathway. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| erythrose 4-phosphate dehydrogenase | <enzyme> From E coli; catalyses erythrose 4-phosphate to erythronate 4-phosphate in the presence of nad Registry number: EC 1.2.1.- Synonym: erythrose 4-p dehydrogenase, gapb gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
| erythrosin | <chemistry> A red substance formed by the oxidation of tyrosin. A red dyestuff obtained from fluorescein by the action of iodine. Origin: Gr. Red. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| erythrosin B | Tetraiodofluorescein, a fluorescent red acid dye, used as a counterstain in histology and as a fluorescent indicator. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythrosine | <chemical> 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro(isobenzofuran-1(3h),9'-(9h)xanthen)-3-one disodium salt. A vital stain and colouring agent used in dentistry to disclose plaque. It is used as a tissue stain and dye in foods and pharmaceuticals, may inhibit some enzymes, and is preferentially absorbed by certain tumour cells. Pharmacological action: fluorescent dyes. Chemical name: Spiro(isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-(9H)xanthen)-3-one, 3',6'-dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodo-, disodium salt (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythrovirus | A genus of the family parvoviridae, subfamily parvovirinae, and containing one known species parvovirus b19, human. (12 Dec 1998) |
| erythroxyline | Name given to cocaine by its discoverer, Gaedeke, in 1855. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythroxylon | <botany> A genus of shrubs or small trees of the Flax family, growing in tropical countries. E. Coca is the source of cocaine. See Coca. Origin: NL, from Gr. Red + wood. So named from the red wood of some species. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| erythrozyme | <physiology> A ferment extracted from madder root, possessing the power of inducing alcoholic fermentation in solutions of sugar. Origin: Gr. Red + leaven. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| erythrulose | The 2-keto analog of erythrose; the only ketotetrose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| erythruria | The passage of red urine. Origin: erythro-+ G. Ouron, urine (05 Mar 2000) |