Pyridoxal Flashcards
is it a trace element, vitamin, or mineral? Pyridoxal
vitamin B6
what is its coenzyme form? Pyridoxal
Pyridoxal Phosphate PLP
what are its three functions? Pyridoxal
Protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism; Breakdown of homocysteine; Synthesis of white blood cells & hemoglobin
that carries 02
why is it important that it Breakdowns homocysteine? Pyridoxal
Increased in cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
because one its functions is: Synthesis of white blood cells & hemoglobin
that carries 02, what happens with a deficiency here? Pyridoxal
causes microcytic anemia
what are the three deficiency symptoms? Pyridoxal
Dermatitis, Mental retardation, Antibody impairment
what does the deficiency symptom of Dermatitis do? Pyridoxal
Atrophied taste buds
what does the deficiency symptom of Mental retardation do? Pyridoxal
Convulsive seizures
Infants ingesting auto-claved formula
what are the five clinical deficiency symptoms? Pyridoxal
TB: Isoniazid Nausea of pregnancy Old oral contraceptives Carpal tunnel syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome, depression
what are the clincial deficiency symptom details of TB: Isoniazid? Pyridoxal
Anti-vitamin
how much is needed to eliminate the deficiency symptom of nausea? Pyridoxal
50 mg/d
how much of an increase in requirements is needed with the deficiency symptom of old oral contraceptives that made people nausitious? Pyridoxal
Increased requirement to 30 mgd
how does this help with the deficiency symptom of Premenstrual syndrome, depression? Pyridoxal
Converts tryptophan to serotonin
when does toxicity occur? Pyridoxal
2-6 g/2-40 months
what are the two toxicity symptoms? Pyridoxal
Sensory neuropathy Lesions of the skin
