In vitro oxidation of 6-MP and its metallo complexes by xanthine oxidase.
Xanthine oxidase oxidized pure 6-MP, and its bismuth complex to 6-thiouric acid, in vitro. The enzyme did not oxidize the palladium complex of 6-MP under identical conditions.
D001729:Bismuth; D015122:Mercaptopurine / Q000378:metabolism*; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000378:metabolism; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D010165:Palladium; D014969:Xanthine Oxidase / Q000378:metabolism*
D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D010165:Palladium; D015122:Mercaptopurine; D014969:Xanthine Oxidase; D001729:Bismuth