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Preferred term

Pyridoxal Phosphate  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • This is the active form of VITAMIN B 6 serving as a coenzyme for synthesis of amino acids, neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine), sphingolipids, aminolevulinic acid. During transamination of amino acids, pyridoxal phosphate is transiently converted into pyridoxamine phosphate (PYRIDOXAMINE).

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-((phosphonooxy)methyl)-
  • 54-47-7 (Pyridoxal Phosphate)
  • 5V5IOJ8338
  • Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
  • Pyridoxal-P

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  • French

  • 4-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-5-((phosphonooxy)methyl)-
  • 54-47-7 (Pyridoxal Phosphate)
  • 5V5IOJ8338

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