1. A nucleoside compound consisting of hypoxanthine linked to a ribose sugar; found in cells and used in biochemical research and some medical applications.
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• Inosine is a naturally occurring nucleoside found in all living cells.
• Researchers use inosine in laboratory studies to understand nucleic acid metabolism.
• The compound inosine plays a role in energy metabolism within cells.
• Inosine has been investigated as a potential therapeutic agent for certain conditions.
• The structure of inosine consists of a purine base attached to a five-carbon sugar.