What Does PNP Stand For?
PNP stands for Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase
Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase (PNP) is an enzyme that plays a critical role in the purine salvage pathway, which recycles purine nucleosides into their corresponding bases. PNP catalyzes the phosphorolysis of purine nucleosides, such as adenosine and guanosine, releasing free purine bases and a sugar molecule. This enzymatic activity is essential for maintaining nucleotide balance within cells and is particularly important in immune function, as deficiencies in PNP can lead to severe immunodeficiencies and other metabolic disorders.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym