Pyrimidines

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Description

Pyrimidines are aromatic Nitrogen bases that are commonly found in Nucleic Acids and some Vitamins and Coenzymes.

 

Pyrimidines Enhance the Function of these Substances

Nucleic Compounds

 Pyrimidines are a component of some Nucleosides.

 Pyrimidines form Hydrogen bonds with Purines to form Nucleotides.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Pyrimidines

Amino Acids

 Orotic Acid is an intermediate in the synthesis of Pyrimidines.  [1]

 Serine may facilitate the synthesis of endogenous Pyrimidines. 

 

Vitamins

 Biotin is a cofactor for the endogenous synthesis of Pyrimidines. 

 Folic Acid is a cofactor for the endogenous synthesis of Pyrimidines.  [2]

 Vitamin B12 is essential for the endogenous synthesis of Pyrimidines. 

 

Types of Pyrimidines

 Cytosine

 Orotic Acid

 Thymine

 Uracil

 

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