General description
Pyridoxal is a derivative of vitamin B6.[1] Vitamin B6 derivatives contain a core pyridine ring. Pyridoxal consists of an aldehyde group at pyridine′s 4′ position.[2] Pyridoxal is a water-soluble vitamin.[3]
Application
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Biochem/physiol Actions
Vitamin B6 derivatives are initially oxidized to pyridoxal. It is then phosphorylated to pyridoxal 5′- phosphate (P5P). Pyridoxal 5′- phosphate is the circulatory form of vitamin B6.[1]