Adenosine 5'-triphosphate Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
An adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
Adenosine triphosphate (Adenosine 5'-triphosphate) is the nucleotide known in biochemistry as the "molecular currency" of intracellular energy transfer; that is, Adenosine 5'-triphosphate is able to store and transport chemical energy within cells. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate also plays an important role in the synthesis of nucleic acids. The total quantity of Adenosine 5'-triphosphate in the human body is about 0.1 mole. The energy used by human cells requires the hydrolysis of 200 to 300 moles of Adenosine 5'-triphosphate daily. This means that each Adenosine 5'-triphosphate molecule is recycled 2000 to 3000 times during a single day. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate cannot be stored, hence its consumption must closely follow its synthesis.
| Trade Name | Adenosine 5'-triphosphate |
| Generic | ATP |
| ATP Other Names | Adenosine 5'-triphosphate, Adenosine triphosphate, Adenosine-5'-triphosphate, ATP |
| Type | |
| Formula | C10H16N5O13P3 |
| Weight | Average: 507.181 Monoisotopic: 506.995745159 |
| Groups | Investigational, Nutraceutical |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
For nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance
Adenosine 5'-triphosphate is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Arrhythmia supraventricular, Supraventricular Arrhythmias
How Adenosine 5'-triphosphate works
Adenosine 5'-triphosphate is able to store and transport chemical energy within cells. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate also plays an important role in the synthesis of nucleic acids. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate can be produced by various cellular processes, most typically in mitochondria by oxidative phosphorylation under the catalytic influence of Adenosine 5'-triphosphate synthase. The total quantity of Adenosine 5'-triphosphate in the human body is about 0.1 mole. The energy used by human cells requires the hydrolysis of 200 to 300 moles of Adenosine 5'-triphosphate daily. This means that each Adenosine 5'-triphosphate molecule is recycled 2000 to 3000 times during a single day. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate cannot be stored, hence its consumption must closely follow its synthesis.
Toxicity
Oral LD50 in rats is > 2 g/kg.
