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dihydrouracil

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Description

Dihydrouracil is a cyclic pyrimidine derivative, often found in biological systems. It is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of thymine, a vital component of DNA. Dihydrouracil can be synthesized through various methods, including catalytic hydrogenation of uracil. It is of particular interest in the field of medicinal chemistry, as it exhibits potential therapeutic properties such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Further research is ongoing to explore its potential applications in various medical treatments.'

hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione: structure in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

5,6-dihydrouracil : A pyrimidine obtained by formal addition of hydrogen across the 5,6-position of uracil. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID649
CHEBI ID15901
SCHEMBL ID29419
SCHEMBL ID11345853
MeSH IDM0050602

Synonyms (62)

Synonym
EN300-10815
dihydropyrimidine-2,4(1h,3h)-dione
CHEBI:15901
2,4(1h,3h)-pyrimidinedione, dihydro-
hexahydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
2,3h)-pyrimidinedione, dihydro-
5,4-dihydroxypyrimidine
nsc11867
nsc-11867
5,6-dihydro-2,4(1h,3h)-pyrimidinedione
2,4(1h,3h)-pyrimidinedione, dihydro- (9ci)
4,5-dihydrouracil
ai3-50443
hydrouracil (8ci)
hydrouracil (6ci,8ci)
hydrouracil
504-07-4
dihydro-2,4(1h,3h)-pyrimidinedione
dihydrouracil
5,6-dihydrouracil
DI-H-URACIL ,
C00429
2,4-dioxotetrahydropyrimidine
5,6-dihydro-2,4-dihydroxypyrimidine
dihydrouracile
3,4-dihydrouracil
DUC ,
DB01849
6AAFA8BE-A3E1-41A4-85F8-FBE71F510CAD
uracil, dihydro-
BMSE000425
1,3-diazinane-2,4-dione
AKOS001082457
STK677038
unii-016fr52ru5
einecs 207-982-1
nsc 11867
016fr52ru5 ,
FT-0624943
dihydropyrimidine-2,4-dione
dihydropyrimidine-dione
SCHEMBL29419
DTXSID7060122
SCHEMBL11345853
J-640180
W-202894
dihydro-pyrimidine-2,4-dione
HMS3604J13
mfcd00006029
J-800181
Z57033885
CS-W013642
HY-W012926
2,6-dihydroxy-4,5-dihydropyrimidine
181516-96-1
5,6-dihydro uracil-13c15n2
Q409340
SY027535
dihydro uracil
AS-11656
SB57251
F11823

Research Excerpts

Overview

Dihydrouracil (DHU) is a DNA base damage product produced in significant amounts by ionizing radiation damage to cytosine under anoxic conditions.

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"Dihydrouracil (DHU) is a major base damage product formed from cytosine following exposure of DNA to ionizing radiation under anoxic conditions. "( RNA polymerase bypass at sites of dihydrouracil: implications for transcriptional mutagenesis.
Doetsch, PW; Liu, J; Zhou, W, 1995
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"Dihydrouracil (DHU) is a DNA base damage product produced in significant amounts by ionizing radiation damage to cytosine under anoxic conditions. "( Escherichia coli RNA and DNA polymerase bypass of dihydrouracil: mutagenic potential via transcription and replication.
Doetsch, PW; Liu, J, 1998
)
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Toxicity

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" To predict 5-FU catabolic deficiencies and toxic side effects, we conducted a prospective study of patients treated for advanced colorectal cancer by high-dose 5-FU."( Correlation between uracil and dihydrouracil plasma ratio, fluorouracil (5-FU) pharmacokinetic parameters, and tolerance in patients with advanced colorectal cancer: A potential interest for predicting 5-FU toxicity and determining optimal 5-FU dosage.
Boisdron-Celle, M; Delva, R; Gamelin, E; Genevieve, F; Guérin-Meyer, V; Ifrah, N; Larra, F; Lortholary, A; Robert, J, 1999
)
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"The fluoropyrimidines are commonly used in chemotherapeutic cancer medicine, but many patients still experience severe adverse side effects from these drugs."( Severe fluoropyrimidine-related toxicity: clinical implications of DPYD analysis and UH2/U ratio evaluation.
Caroti, C; Cassola, G; D'Amico, M; Di Maria, E; Faravelli, F; Forzano, F; Fucile, C; Giorgio, E; Marini, V; Martelli, A; Mattioli, F; Parodi, MI; Uliana, V, 2011
)
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"Sampling of saliva is a quick, noninvasive, safe and painless process that gives information about patients Ura and UH₂ levels prior to chemotherapeutical treatment."( Pretherapeutic uracil and dihydrouracil levels in saliva of colorectal cancer patients are associated with toxicity during adjuvant 5-fluorouracil-based chemotherapy.
Carlsson, G; Gustavsson, B; Odin, E; Wettergren, Y, 2014
)
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Pharmacokinetics

The study used the plasma dihydrouracil/uracil ratio (DUUR) as a potential index for setting 5-FU/FUDR doses. The HPLC method was developed for the determination of DPD activity in nucleated cells of peripheral blood.

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" In addition, uridine pharmacokinetics were associated with a time-dependent relationship as evidenced by an increased total plasma clearance, renal clearance and volume of distribution, resulting in a substantial decrease in uridine peak concentration with time."( Effects of 5-benzylacyclouridine, an inhibitor of uridine phosphorylase, on the pharmacokinetics of uridine in rhesus monkeys: implications for chemotherapy.
Anderson, DC; Cretton, EM; el Kouni, MH; Kidd, LB; McClure, HM; Sommadossi, JP, 1995
)
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" Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies were conducted to look for a relationship between the ratio of UH(2) to U and 5-FU metabolic outcome and tolerance."( Correlation between uracil and dihydrouracil plasma ratio, fluorouracil (5-FU) pharmacokinetic parameters, and tolerance in patients with advanced colorectal cancer: A potential interest for predicting 5-FU toxicity and determining optimal 5-FU dosage.
Boisdron-Celle, M; Delva, R; Gamelin, E; Genevieve, F; Guérin-Meyer, V; Ifrah, N; Larra, F; Lortholary, A; Robert, J, 1999
)
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" To determine the plasma dihydrouracil/uracil ratio (DUUR) as a potential index for setting 5-FU/FUDR doses, the authors conducted a prospective study on the relationships of the DUUR with 5-FU/FUDR pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters."( Important role of the dihydrouracil/uracil ratio in marked interpatient variations of fluoropyrimidine pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Hu, P; Jiang, H; Jiang, J; Lu, J, 2004
)
0.94
" For this reason, a sensitive HPLC method for the analysis of 5-FU and 5-fluoro-5,6-dihydrouracil (5-FDHU) was developed in the present study for the determination of DPD activity in nucleated cells of peripheral blood and pharmacokinetic analysis of 5-FU and 5-FDHU in humans."( Improved analysis of 5-Fluorouracil and 5,6-dihydro-5-Fluorouracil by HPLC with diode array detection for determination of cellular dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity and pharmacokinetic profiling.
Amadori, D; Amatori, F; Bocci, G; Ciofi, L; Danesi, R; Del Tacca, M; Di Paolo, A; Falcone, A; Ibrahim, T; Lastella, M; Martelloni, BM; Vannozzi, F, 2005
)
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" Pharmacokinetic variables were determined using noncompartmental methods."( The uracil breath test in the assessment of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity: pharmacokinetic relationship between expired 13CO2 and plasma [2-13C]dihydrouracil.
Desmond, RA; Diasio, RB; Fourie, J; Hirao, Y; King, JR; Koga, T; Mattison, LK; Shimizu, T, 2006
)
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" These pharmacokinetic data further support the future use of the UraBT as a screening test to identify DPD deficiency before 5-fluorouracil-based therapy."( The uracil breath test in the assessment of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity: pharmacokinetic relationship between expired 13CO2 and plasma [2-13C]dihydrouracil.
Desmond, RA; Diasio, RB; Fourie, J; Hirao, Y; King, JR; Koga, T; Mattison, LK; Shimizu, T, 2006
)
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" 5-FU pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies were performed using DPD circadian variation in rats with 1,2-dimethylhydrazine-induced CRC."( Pre-therapeutic assessment of plasma dihydrouracil/uracil ratio for predicting the pharmacokinetic parameters of 5-fluorouracil and tumor growth in a rat model of colorectal cancer.
Imoto, K; Ito, Y; Kobuchi, S; Kuwano, S; Okada, K; Takada, K, 2013
)
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" Furthermore, by plotting the observed pharmacokinetic parameters of 5-FU against hepatic DPD activity levels predicted by the ratio of UH2/Ura in plasma, AUC0-∞ , CLtot and half-life (t1/2 ) were closely linked to predicted hepatic DPD activity levels."( A predictive biomarker for altered 5-fluorouracil pharmacokinetics following repeated administration in a rat model of colorectal cancer.
Imoto, K; Ito, Y; Kobuchi, S; Kuwano, S; Nishimura, A; Okada, K; Shibata, N; Takada, K, 2013
)
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"7) h mg/l], elimination half-life [t 1/2 21 (SD 7) vs."( Influence of metastatic disease on the usefulness of uracil pharmacokinetics as a screening tool for DPD activity in colorectal cancer patients.
Gelderblom, H; Guchelaar, HJ; Maring, JG; Opdam, F; van Kuilenburg, AB; van Staveren, MC, 2015
)
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Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" This method can be useful to evaluate the activity of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD), a rate-limiting enzyme of the chemotherapy drug fluoropyrimidine, which will be helpful in investigating subject variation of DPD and adjusting clinical dosage in pyrimidine chemotherapy."( Measurement of endogenous uracil and dihydrouracil in plasma and urine of normal subjects by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.
Hu, P; Hu, Y; Jiang, H; Jiang, J, 2002
)
0.59
" It displays good pharmacokinetics when dosed in rats and dogs."( A series of 5-(5,6)-dihydrouracil substituted 8-hydroxy-[1,6]naphthyridine-7-carboxylic acid 4-fluorobenzylamide inhibitors of HIV-1 integrase and viral replication in cells.
Chen, IW; Ellis, JD; Embrey, MW; Felock, PJ; Funk, TW; Gabryelski, LJ; Hazuda, DJ; Homnick, CF; Jin, L; Leonard, YM; Lin, JH; Moyer, G; Perlow, DS; Schleif, WA; Stillmock, KA; Tsou, NN; Vacca, JP; Wai, JS; Witmer, MV; Wong, BK; Young, SD; Zhuang, L, 2005
)
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"These cases suggest that 5-FU standard dosage administration may lead to strong overexposure, responsible for the severe toxicities observed, including the neurological features."( 5-FU-induced neurotoxicity in cancer patients with profound DPD deficiency syndrome: a report of two cases.
Ciccolini, J; Cordier, PY; Lacarelle, B; Mercier, C; Nau, A; Oliver, M; Peytel, E, 2011
)
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" In CRC patients receiving proper dosing regimens, plasma UH2/Ura could be an indirect biomarker for predicting 5-FU treatment efficacy, tumor growth, and 5-FU doses."( Pre-therapeutic assessment of plasma dihydrouracil/uracil ratio for predicting the pharmacokinetic parameters of 5-fluorouracil and tumor growth in a rat model of colorectal cancer.
Imoto, K; Ito, Y; Kobuchi, S; Kuwano, S; Okada, K; Takada, K, 2013
)
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" In addition to an appropriate dosing regimen, pretherapeutic assessment of the UH2/Ura ratio in the plasma of CRC patients and PK/PD analysis with the plasma UH2/Ura ratio could enable the development of an optimal therapeutic scheme for each patient."( Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling of 5-fluorouracil by using a biomarker to predict tumor growth in a rat model of colorectal cancer.
Imoto, K; Ito, Y; Kobuchi, S; Kuwano, S; Okada, K; Takada, K, 2013
)
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" The results suggested an influence of circadian rhythms on phenotype-guided fluoropyrimidine dosing and supported implications for chronotherapy with high-dose fluoropyrimidine administration during the night."( Pronounced between-subject and circadian variability in thymidylate synthase and dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase enzyme activity in human volunteers.
Beijnen, JH; Burylo, AM; Cats, A; de Vries, N; Deenen, MJ; Huitema, AD; Jacobs, BA; Krähenbühl, MD; Meulendijks, D; Pluim, D; Rosing, H; Schellens, JH; van Geel, RM; van Hasselt, JG, 2016
)
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" These findings show that, when assessing plasma uracil and dihydrouracil levels for adaptive fluoropyrimidine dosing in clinical practice, sampling should be done between 8:00 h and 9:00 h after overnight fasting to avoid bias caused by circadian rhythm and food effects."( Food-effect study on uracil and dihydrouracil plasma levels as marker for dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase activity in human volunteers.
Beijnen, JH; Cats, A; de Vries, N; Guchelaar, HJ; Henricks, LM; Huitema, ADR; Jacobs, BAW; Meulendijks, D; Pluim, D; Rosing, H; Schellens, JHM; van den Broek, D, 2018
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[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Roles (4)

RoleDescription
metaboliteAny intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
human metaboliteAny mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in humans (Homo sapiens).
Escherichia coli metaboliteAny bacterial metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in Escherichia coli.
mouse metaboliteAny mammalian metabolite produced during a metabolic reaction in a mouse (Mus musculus).
[role information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Drug Classes (1)

ClassDescription
pyrimidoneA pyrimidine carrying one or more oxo substituents.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Pathways (31)

PathwayProteinsCompounds
Metabolism14961108
Nucleotide metabolism89125
Nucleotide catabolism3671
Pyrimidine catabolism1025
DNA Repair25547
Base Excision Repair3523
Base-Excision Repair, AP Site Formation1716
Depyrimidination159
Cleavage of the damaged pyrimidine109
Pyrimidine Metabolism2353
beta-Alanine Metabolism927
GABA-Transaminase Deficiency927
beta-Ureidopropionase Deficiency2353
UMP Synthase Deficiency (Orotic Aciduria)2353
Dihydropyrimidinase Deficiency2353
MNGIE (Mitochondrial Neurogastrointestinal Encephalopathy)2353
Ureidopropionase Deficiency927
Carnosinuria, Carnosinemia927
uracil degradation I (reductive)211
Pyrimidine Nucleotides and Nucleosides metabolism ( Pyrimidine Nucleotides and Nucleosides metabolism )4549
NADP+ + 5,6-Dihydro-uracil = NADPH + Uracil ( Pyrimidine Nucleotides and Nucleosides metabolism )14
5,6-Dihydro-uracil + H2O = Ureido-propanoic acid ( Pyrimidine Nucleotides and Nucleosides metabolism )13
Biomarkers for pyrimidine metabolism disorders1432
Renz2020 - GEM of Human alveolar macrophage with SARS-CoV-20490
uracil degradation310
uracil degradation I (reductive)919
superpathway of pyrimidine ribonucleosides degradation1317
uracil degradation II (reductive)310
AtMetExpress overview0109
Biochemical pathways: part I0466
Pyrimidine metabolism038
Pyrimidine metabolism and related diseases1844
Beta-alanine biosynthesis III39

Research

Studies (130)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-199022 (16.92)18.7374
1990's22 (16.92)18.2507
2000's35 (26.92)29.6817
2010's37 (28.46)24.3611
2020's14 (10.77)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 37.41

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index37.41 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.97 (2.92)
Research Growth Index4.70 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index52.64 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (37.41)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials8 (5.93%)5.53%
Reviews2 (1.48%)6.00%
Case Studies13 (9.63%)4.05%
Observational1 (0.74%)0.25%
Other111 (82.22%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]