noun
- Plural of myoinositol; organic compounds that are isomers of inositol, widely distributed in plant and animal tissues and involved in cell signaling and metabolism.
Usage: technical; biochemistry; typically used in scientific and medical contexts
Examples
- Myoinositols play a crucial role in intracellular signaling pathways.
- The concentration of myoinositols in the cell membrane affects membrane fluidity.
- Researchers studied how myoinositols influence insulin sensitivity in diabetic patients.
- Myoinositols are found naturally in foods such as nuts, seeds, and whole grains.
- The supplementation of myoinositols has been investigated for treating polycystic ovary syndrome.