All::Gastroenterology::Physiology::Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Intro
What type of vitamin is vitamin B6?
Water-soluble.
What is vitamin B6 converted to?
Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP).
What reactions does PLP act as a cofactor for?
Transamination, deamination, and decarboxylation.
What is a cause of vitamin B6 deficiency?
Isoniazid therapy.
What are the consequences of vitamin B6 deficiency?
Peripheral neuropathy, sideroblastic anemia.