[This is the active form of VITAMIN B 6 serving as a coenzyme for synthesis of amino acids, neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine), sphingolipids, aminolevulinic acid. During transamination of amino acids, pyridoxal phosphate is transiently converted into pyridoxamine phosphate (PYRIDOXAMINE). ( MSH )]
UMLS (CSP) C0034266 - Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance
- Vitamin
Relation/PAR: coenzyme
pyridoxal
cofactor
Relation/CHD: N,N'-bis(pyridoxal-5-phosphate)ethylenediamine-N,N'-diacetic acid