formiminoglutamate

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What does formiminoglutamate mean?

The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of formiminoglutamic acid. Used as a biomarker for intracellular folate level in testing for vitamin B₁₂ deficiency, folate deficiency, and liver failure or liver disease.

Where does formiminoglutamate come from?

From formiminoglutamic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

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