Picolines
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A group of compounds that are monomethyl derivatives of pyridines. (From Dorland, 28th ed) |
| Also Called: |
Picoline |
Picolines Categories.
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Amprolium - Veterinary coccidiostat that interferes with thiamine metabolism. It may cause thiamine deficiency. |
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Pyridoxal - The 4-carboxyaldehyde form of VITAMIN B 6 which is converted to PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE which is a coenzyme for synthesis of amino acids, neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine), sphingolipids, aminolevulinic acid. |
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Pyridoxamine - The 4-aminomethyl form of VITAMIN B 6. During transamination of amino acids, PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE is transiently converted into pyridoxamine phosphate. |
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Pyridoxine - The 4-methanol form of VITAMIN B 6 which is converted to PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE which is a coenzyme for synthesis of amino acids, neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine), sphingolipids, aminolevulinic acid. Although pyridoxine and Vitamin B 6 are still frequently used as synonyms, especially by medical researchers, this practice is erroneous and sometimes misleading (EE Snell; Ann NY Acad Sci, vol 585 pg 1, 1990). |
Picolines Definitions and Terms
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