Definition of alloxan in English:

alloxan

noun aˈlɒks(ə)nəˈläksən

mass nounChemistry

An acidic compound obtained by the oxidation of uric acid and isolated as an efflorescent crystalline hydrate.
〔化〕阿脲，四氧嘧啶
Chemical formula: C₄H₂N₂O₄
Example sentencesExamples
- Since alloxan destroys pancreatic beta-cells, it was presumed that fenugreek either stimulated insulin release from remaining beta-cells or had insulin-receptor activity.
- To investigate the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of oxidative stress on plant growth reorientation, the effects of alloxan on isolated leaf protoplasts were studied.
- His less successful projects included an attempt to discover a tooth-dye so fashionable ladies could match their smiles to their other accessories and a scheme for synthesizing alloxan - essential to lipstick - from python-droppings.
- In a study of rats given alloxan to induce diabetes, both water and alcohol extracts of fenugreek had some hypoglycemic activity.
- Experimental diabetes mellitus was induced by IV injection (caudal vein) of alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from all(antoin) + ox(alic) + -an.

Definition of alloxan in US English:

alloxan

nounəˈläksən

Chemistry

An acidic compound obtained by the oxidation of uric acid and isolated as an efflorescent crystalline hydrate.
〔化〕阿脲，四氧嘧啶
Chemical formula: C₄H₂N₂O₄
Example sentencesExamples
- In a study of rats given alloxan to induce diabetes, both water and alcohol extracts of fenugreek had some hypoglycemic activity.
- Experimental diabetes mellitus was induced by IV injection (caudal vein) of alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight.
- Since alloxan destroys pancreatic beta-cells, it was presumed that fenugreek either stimulated insulin release from remaining beta-cells or had insulin-receptor activity.
- His less successful projects included an attempt to discover a tooth-dye so fashionable ladies could match their smiles to their other accessories and a scheme for synthesizing alloxan - essential to lipstick - from python-droppings.
- To investigate the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of oxidative stress on plant growth reorientation, the effects of alloxan on isolated leaf protoplasts were studied.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from all(antoin) + ox(alic) + -an.

单词	alloxan
释义	Definition of alloxan in English: alloxan noun aˈlɒks(ə)nəˈläksən mass nounChemistry An acidic compound obtained by the oxidation of uric acid and isolated as an efflorescent crystalline hydrate. 〔化〕阿脲，四氧嘧啶 Chemical formula: C₄H₂N₂O₄ Example sentencesExamples Since alloxan destroys pancreatic beta-cells, it was presumed that fenugreek either stimulated insulin release from remaining beta-cells or had insulin-receptor activity. To investigate the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of oxidative stress on plant growth reorientation, the effects of alloxan on isolated leaf protoplasts were studied. His less successful projects included an attempt to discover a tooth-dye so fashionable ladies could match their smiles to their other accessories and a scheme for synthesizing alloxan - essential to lipstick - from python-droppings. In a study of rats given alloxan to induce diabetes, both water and alcohol extracts of fenugreek had some hypoglycemic activity. Experimental diabetes mellitus was induced by IV injection (caudal vein) of alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight. Origin Mid 19th century: from all(antoin) + ox(alic) + -an. Definition of alloxan in US English: alloxan nounəˈläksən Chemistry An acidic compound obtained by the oxidation of uric acid and isolated as an efflorescent crystalline hydrate. 〔化〕阿脲，四氧嘧啶 Chemical formula: C₄H₂N₂O₄ Example sentencesExamples In a study of rats given alloxan to induce diabetes, both water and alcohol extracts of fenugreek had some hypoglycemic activity. Experimental diabetes mellitus was induced by IV injection (caudal vein) of alloxan monohydrate at a dose of 50 mg/kg body weight. Since alloxan destroys pancreatic beta-cells, it was presumed that fenugreek either stimulated insulin release from remaining beta-cells or had insulin-receptor activity. His less successful projects included an attempt to discover a tooth-dye so fashionable ladies could match their smiles to their other accessories and a scheme for synthesizing alloxan - essential to lipstick - from python-droppings. To investigate the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of oxidative stress on plant growth reorientation, the effects of alloxan on isolated leaf protoplasts were studied. Origin Mid 19th century: from all(antoin) + ox(alic) + -an.
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