Biochemistry · Vitamins and Minerals

Thiamine: biochemical role and deficiency

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Quick Orientation

Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Thiamine (Vitamin B1), thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), 1 to 1.5 mg/day

Chemistry

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
pyrimidine ring, thiazole ring, 2 moles of phosphate

Biochemical Functions

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Biochemical Functions

Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
0.7 to 1.2 mg/day, 2 mg/day

Dietary Sources

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
outer layer (bran), 80%

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
beriberi, Thiaminase-associated deficiency, Fern poisoning

Definition