5-Hydroxyisourate

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5-Hydroxyisourate is an organic compound that is produced by the oxidation of uric acid. The conversion is a major pathway in the antioxidant properties of urate. The conversion is catalysed by urate oxidase.[1][2]

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sequence of oxidation of ureate.

5-Hydroxyisourate rearranges to allantoin.

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See also

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