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Biosynthesis of Vitamin B6: Incorporation of Three-Carbon Units

Abstract

Pyridoxol, one of the forms of vitamin B(6), is derived from three glycerol units. One of these is incorporated by way of pyruvate as a two-carbon fragment at the oxidation level of acetaldehyde. The other two glycerol units are incorporated intact, possibly by way of triose phosphate.

Authors

Hill RE; Spenser ID

Journal

Science, Vol. 169, No. 3947, pp. 773–775

Publisher

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Publication Date

August 21, 1970

DOI

10.1126/science.169.3947.773

ISSN

0036-8075