Two independent routes of de novo vitamin B6 biosynthesis: not that different after all

Vitamin B6 is well known in its biochemically active form as pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, an essential cofactor of numerous metabolic enzymes. The vitamin is also implicated in numerous human body functions ranging from modulation of hormone function to its recent discovery as a potent antioxidant....

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Main Authors: Fitzpatrick, Teresa B (Author), Amrhein, Nikolaus (Author), Kappes, Barbara (Author), Macheroux, Peter (Author), Tews, Ivo (Author), Raschle, Thomas (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2007-10-01.
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