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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for uracil
  1. DPYD gene 
    ... is involved in the breakdown of molecules called uracil and thymine when they are not needed. Uracil and thymine are pyrimidines, which are one type ... of the breakdown of pyrimidines. This enzyme converts uracil to another molecule called 5,6-dihydrouracil and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/dpyd - Genetics
  2. Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency 
    ... is involved in the breakdown of molecules called uracil and thymine. Uracil and thymine are pyrimidines, which are one type ... Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency interferes with the breakdown of uracil and thymine, and results in excess quantities of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...ihydropyrimidine-dehydrogenase-deficiency - Genetics