Quick Orientation
Section
Definition
- Objective
- Understand the core idea
- Keywords
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), niacin (nicotinic acid), 1.2 to 1.7 mg/day
Riboflavin: Chemistry and Coenzyme Formation
- Objective
- Learn the main facts and relationships
- Keywords
- 6,7-dimethyl isoalloxazine, D-ribitol, FMN
Riboflavin: Functions, Sources and Deficiency
- Objective
- Learn the main facts and relationships
- Keywords
- FAD, two hydrogen atoms, FMNH2/FADH2
Niacin: Chemistry and Coenzyme Synthesis
- Objective
- Follow the sequence and key control points
- Keywords
- pyridine-3-carboxylic acid, niacinamide (nicotinamide), NAD+
Niacin: Biochemical Functions
- Objective
- Learn the main facts and relationships
- Keywords
- hydride ion, NADH/NADPH, 40 oxidoreductase enzymes
Clinical Correlation
- Objective
- Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
- Keywords
- erythrocyte glutathione reductase, chronic alcoholics, pellagra