Drug Groups

approved; nutraceutical

Description

A biogenic polyamine formed from spermidine. It is found in a wide variety of organisms and tissues and is an essential growth factor in some bacteria. It is found as a polycation at all pH values. Spermine is associated with nucleic acids, particularly in viruses, and is thought to stabilize the helical structure. [PubChem]

Indication

For nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance

Pharmacology

Spermine is a polyamine. It is an organic molecule that is involved in cellular metabolism.

Affected Organisms

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