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Pyruvic Acid MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Pyruvic Acid
Tree Number(s)
D02.241.755.812.800
Unique ID
D019289
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D019289
Annotation
do not confuse entry term PYRUVATE with PYRUVATES
Scope Note
An intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
Entry Term(s)
Pyruvate
Registry Numbers
8558G7RUTR
0
Related Numbers
127-17-3
Previous Indexing
Pyruvates (1981-1996)
Public MeSH Note
97; PYRUVIC ACID was indexed under PYRUVATES 1981-96
Online Note
use PYRUVIC ACID (NM) to search PYRUVIC ACID 1981-96
History Note
97; was PYRUVIC ACID (NM) 1981-96
Date Established
1997/01/01
Date of Entry
1996/06/10
Revision Date
2016/07/01
Pyruvic Acid Preferred
Pyruvate Narrower
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