Erythrose is a tetrose carbohydrate with chemical formula C4H8O4. It has one aldehyde group and so is part of the aldose family. The natural isomer is D-erythrose. Erythrose is an anti-cancer agent. In vitro, 3-4mM erythrose effectively kills cancer cells for tested cell lines such as: lung cancers, breast cancers, colorectal cancers, etc.; higher...
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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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Type: Term Pronunciation: er′i-thrōs Definitions: 1. An aldotetrose epimeric with threose. The d-isomer plays a role in intermediary metabolism.
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