MOLECULE

Adenosine triphosphate

Adenosine triphosphate, also known as H4ATP or adephos, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as purine ribonucleoside triphosphates. These are purine ribobucleotides with a triphosphate group linked to the ribose moiety. An adenosine 5'-phosphate in which the 5'-phosphate is a triphosphate group. Adenosine triphosphate is a drug which is used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. Adenosine triphosphate is a strong basic compound (based on its pKa). Adenosine triphosphate exists in all living species, ranging from bacteria to humans. In humans, adenosine triphosphate is involved in azathioprine action pathway. Outside of the human body, Adenosine triphosphate is found, on average, in the highest concentration within beers. Adenosine triphosphate has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as natal plums, cabbages, quinoa, redcurrants, and sesames. This could make adenosine triphosphate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Adenosine triphosphate is a potentially toxic compound. Adenosine triphosphate is expected to be in Cannabis as all living plants are known to produce and metabolize it.