Dihydroxyacetone

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MSH: A ketotriose compound. Its addition to blood preservation solutions results in better maintenance of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate levels during storage. It is readily phosphorylated to dihydroxyacetone phosphate by triokinase in erythrocytes. In combination with naphthoquinones it acts as a sunscreening agent.,CSP: ketotriose compound; its addition to blood preservation solutions results in better maintenance of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate levels during storage; it is readily phosphorylated to dihydroxyacetone phosphate by triokinase in erythrocytes; in combination with naphthoquinones it acts as a sunscreening agent.

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