riboflavine

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riboflavin, riboflavine

vitamin B₂, a component of FAD and FMN, which are coenzymes or prosthetic groups for certain enzymes (flavoproteins) that catalyze many oxidation-reduction reactions. Called also vitamin G, lactoflavin.

riboflavin kinase

an enzyme (a phosphotransferase) that catalyzes the conversion of free riboflavin and ATP to flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and ADP. Called also flavokinase.

riboflavin nutritional deficiency

causes conjunctivitis with corneal vascularization, dermatitis, glossitis and muscular weakness. Occurs rarely in dogs, but not a natural deficiency in farm mammals. In birds it causes a fall in egg production, decreased hatchability, curled toe paralysis and poor growth.

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