noun
- Plural of inosine; a nucleoside compound found in cells that plays a role in energy metabolism and cell signaling.
Usage: biochemistry; technical
Examples
- Inosines are produced when adenosine is broken down in the body.
- The concentration of inosines in blood can increase during intense exercise.
- Researchers studied how inosines affect immune cell function.
- Inosines serve as intermediates in purine metabolism.
- The drug contains inosines as active pharmaceutical ingredients.