PYR has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of PYR in Medical.
A prominent intermediate in metabolism; a precursor for alanine and glucose and can be converted into lactate in anaerobic glycolysis; can also be oxidized to acetyl coa, which can be further oxidized to yield energy aerobically, converted into fats, or used to synthesize cholesterol and other steroids.
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