ADAL (Adenosine Deaminase-Like): ADAL (Adenosine Deaminase-Like) is a protein similar to adenosine deaminase (ADA) and is involved in purine metabolism. It plays a key role in the breakdown of adenosine, a molecule important for cellular energy transfer and signaling. ADAL’s activity in adenosine metabolism is essential for maintaining cellular energy balance and nucleotide homeostasis.