Uridine 89105 224433698 2008-07-08T20:43:56Z 24.30.82.159 [[Image:U chemical structure.png|thumb|right|150px|The chemical structure of uridine]] '''Uridine''' is a molecule (known as a [[nucleoside]]) that is formed when [[uracil]] is attached to a [[ribose]] ring (also known as a [[ribofuranose]]) via a β-N<sub>1</sub>-[[glycosidic bond]]. If [[uracil]] is attached to a [[deoxyribose]] ring, it is known as a [[deoxyuridine]]. Harvard researchers report that supplementation in rats with a combination of uridine and EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids has antidepressant activity equivalent to that of commonly prescribed antidepressant medications, such as Prozac and other SSRIs. {http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=16548265} Sugarcane extract is rich in nucleosides, especially uridine.{http://www.thebody.com/content/art30244.html} {{clear}} {{Nucleobases, nucleosides, and nucleotides}} [[Category:Nucleosides]] {{biochem-stub}} [[de:Uridin]] [[es:Uridina]] [[fr:Uridine]] [[it:Uridina]] [[lt:Uridinas]] [[nl:Uridine]] [[ja:ウリジン]] [[pt:Uridina]] [[sv:Uridin]] [[zh:尿苷]]