Formiminoglutamic acid

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Formiminoglutamic acid (FIGLU) is an intermediate in the metabolism of histidine.

The “FIGLU” test is used to identify deficiency of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency or liver disease.

• Imidazol-4-one-5-propionic acid
• Glutamate-1-semialdehyde
• Formiminotransferase cyclodeaminase
• Glutamic acid

• FIGLU+Test at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

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