MeSH definition : 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.;
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.