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D-Ribose

Meaning

D-Ribose is a naturally occurring, five-carbon monosaccharide sugar that is a fundamental structural component of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy molecule of the cell. In a clinical context, it is recognized for its role as a rate-limiting substrate in the de novo synthesis pathway of purine nucleotides. Supplementation is often explored to support cellular energy production, particularly in tissues with high energy demands, such as cardiac and skeletal muscle.