[ketotriose compound; its addition to blood preservation solutions results in better maintenance of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate levels during storage; it is readily phosphorylated to dihydroxyacetone phosphate by triokinase in erythrocytes; in combination with naphthoquinones it acts as a sunscreening agent. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C0012322 - Carbohydrate
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Biomedical or Dental Material
Relation/PAR: Ketoses
triose
[DE900] DERMATOLOGICALS, TOPICAL OTHER
Relation/CHD: DIHYDROXYACETONE 5 %