Biochemistry · Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin B6: biochemical role and deficiency

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Quick Orientation

Section

Definition

Objective
Understand the core idea
Keywords
Vitamin B6, pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)

Chemistry

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
Chemistry

Synthesis of Coenzyme

Objective
Follow the sequence and key control points
Keywords
pyridoxal phosphate (PLP), 4-pyridoxic acid

Biochemical Functions

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
ε-amino group of a lysine, amino acid metabolism, serotonin, histamine and niacin coenzymes

Recommended Dietary Allowance and Sources

Objective
Learn the main facts and relationships
Keywords
2.5 mg/day, 100 g/day

Clinical Correlation

Objective
Connect the mechanism to clinical findings
Keywords
Pyridoxine deficiency, Hypochromic microcytic anaemia, niacin coenzyme

Definition