DNAmod: xanthine

Description

A purine nucleobase found in humans and other organisms.

Chemical formula	Net charge	Average mass
C5H4N4O2	0	152.111

Synonyms
2,6-dioxopurines xanthines 2,6-dioxopurine

CHEBI:15318

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Pundir, CS, et al. 2014. Biosensing methods for xanthine determination: a review. Enzyme and Microbial Technology. 57.