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Preferred term

Pyridoxine  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The 4-methanol form of VITAMIN B 6 which is converted to PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE which is a coenzyme for synthesis of amino acids, neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine), sphingolipids, aminolevulinic acid. Although pyridoxine and Vitamin B 6 are still frequently used as synonyms, especially by medical researchers, this practice is erroneous and sometimes misleading (EE Snell; Ann NY Acad Sci, vol 585 pg 1, 1990).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-
  • 58-56-0 (hydrochloride)
  • 65-23-6
  • 68Y4CF58BV
  • KV2JZ1BI6Z
  • Pyridoxin
  • Pyridoxol

Pharmacological Action(s)

In other languages

  • French

  • 3,4-Pyridinedimethanol, 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-
  • 58-56-0 (hydrochloride)
  • 65-23-6
  • 68Y4CF58BV
  • Adermine
  • KV2JZ1BI6Z

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-B8W895H9-1

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