Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate
Overview
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate, P5P, the active endogenous coenzyme form of Vitamin B6 is the only form which can be used by the enzymes involved in biochemcal processes which are associated with nitogen and protein metabolism and heme synthesis.
Biological Function of Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate
The various health benefits and therapeutic properties of Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate are representative of those of Vitamin B6 and are described under the topic for Vitamin B6.
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate is the form of Vitamin B6 that is actually assimilated by the body’s Cells and Tissues where it participates (as a coenzyme) in many biological reactions, especially transaminations and decarboxylations.
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate may Enhance the Function of these Substances
Enzymes
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate is an essential cofactor for Cystathionine Beta-Synthase (an enzyme that helps to detoxify Homocysteine). [1]
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