Purines - ț̢
A series of heterocyclic compounds that are variously substituted in nature and are known also as purine bases. They include ADENINE and GUANINE, constituents of nucleic acids, as well as many alkaloids such as CAFFEINE and THEOPHYLLINE. Uric acid is the metabolic end product of purine metabolism.
Purkinje Cells - ț̢
The output neurons of the cerebellar cortex.
Synonyms : Cells, Purkinje
Purkinje Fibers - ț̢
Modified cardiac muscle fibers composing the terminal portion of the heart conduction system.
Synonyms : Fibers, Purkinje
Puromycin - ț̢
A cinnamamido ADENOSINE found in STREPTOMYCES alboniger. It inhibits protein synthesis by binding to RNA. It is an antineoplastic and antitrypanosomal agent and is used in research as an inhibitor of protein synthesis.