Exam 2, thiamin Flashcards

1
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coenzyme for: thiamin

A

TPP

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2
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coenzyme for: riboflavin

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FAD, FMN

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3
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coenzyme for: niacin

A

NAD, NADP

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4
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coenzyme for: pyridoxine

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PLP (pyridoxal 5’ phosphate)

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5
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coenzyme for: folate

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THF (tetrahydrofolate), it’s the reduced form of folate essential for its activity b/c oxidized form (folic acid) can’t participate in reactions as well

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6
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coenzyme for: pantothenic acid

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CoA

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7
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coenzyme for: biotin

A

biotin

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8
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coenzyme for: B12

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B12

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9
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main function: thiamin

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energy transformation
*thiamin + 2 phosphates -> TPP (participates in decarboxylation of pyruvate) -> 2C acetate + CO2 -> forms ACoA to enter Krebs

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10
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what can destroy thiamin*

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thiaminase: destroys weak methylene bridge between thiazole and amine group
*found in betel nuts, fermented tea, raw fish, fern leaves, fish paste
*another property of thiamin is that it’s easily destroyed by heat/ oxidation too

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11
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RDI thiamin

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M: 1.2 mg, F: 1.1 mg

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12
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how does thiamin digestion work?

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thiamin from animal sources comes in tpp form -> intestinal phosphatases hydrolyze the phosphates (becomes free form) -> absorbed through SI -> portla blood -> liver to active TPP
*plant thaimin is in free form

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13
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inhibitors of thiamin

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polyhydroxy phenols (tannic/ caffeic acid) , thiaminases, alcohol

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14
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what is the relationship between transketolase and thiamin

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transketolase is TPP dependent, catalyzes pentose shunt (which is why it’s a good indicator of thiamin status)

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15
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what is the 3rd thiamin function (synthesizes ____ through the ___)

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synthesis of NADPH (through PPP) -> synthesis of lipids & nucleic acids

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16
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what are non-coenzyme roles of thiamin

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membrane and nerve conduction (helps maintain a healthy nervous system)

17
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symptoms of thiamin deficiency in nervous system (3 things)

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neuritis: inflammation of nerves, paresthesia (irritated nerves, feel like a bug is on you), irritability, mental depression, anorexia

18
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Beri Beri syndrome, its symptoms

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disease of the japanese navy & cured by Baron Takaki (more cooked fish and vegetables)
symptoms: unsteady gait, peripheral neuritis, irritability, depression, fear, coma, constipation

19
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in what population has thaimin deficiency been reported*

A

Karen tribe, border of Thailand-Myanmar where the diet includes betel nuts, fermented tea, raw fish & fish sauce

20
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Christian Eijkman

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-THIAMIN
-won noble prize for discovery of vitamins
-noticed that when eating brown rice instead of polished rice, this deficiency decreased
-discovered that thiamin was found in the outer layer of the rice, so if it was processed/ polished -> leads to deficiency

21
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healthy pigeon vs. with beri beri

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w/ beri beri: head is retracted (looks like it is biting itself) , after thiamin shot: head perked up, normal

22
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populations at risk for beri beri

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alcoholics, low carb diets, low carb diets + tea + raw fish, places where polished rice is a staple

23
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wet beri beri photograph

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edematous edema (when you poke the ankle it leaves a mark) also enlarged heart

24
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enlarged heart photograph

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wet beri beri

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dry beri beri photograph
muscle wasting, foot and toe drop (drags while walking bc nerve damage), frail and weak lower body, thin limbs bc muscle deterioration
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irritable rat photograph: name of condition + what deficiency?
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, goes away when you give a shot of vitamin B1 (thiamin)
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Which syndrome related to vitamins might an alcoholic develop? What is the disease and what are the resulting health consequences?*
Wernicke-Korsakoff -thiamin deficiency syndrome, related to alcoholism and/ or malnutrition (not enough thiamin or impaired utilization) -* impairs phosphorylation of thiamin and TDP action * -decreased thaimin absorption -results in: malnutrition, decreased liver function, if chronic could lead to psychosis
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toxicity of thiamin
-none seen with 500mg-1g/ day -would have to be very large amounts through IV -no tolerable INTAKE level from food, water soluble so excreted if necessary
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riboflavin coenzymes & what do they do
FAD (flavin adenine dinucleotide) and FMN (flavin mononucleotide) -accept and transfer H ions
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main thiamin food source*
pork
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