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flavin

[fla´vin]

any of a group of water-soluble yellow pigments widely distributed in animals and plants, including riboflavin and yellow enzymes.

flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) a coenzyme that is a condensation product of riboflavin phosphate and adenylic acid; it forms the prosthetic group (non–amino acid component) of certain enzymes, including d-amino acid oxidase and xanthine oxidase, and is important in electron transport in mitochondria.

flavin mononucleotide (FMN) a derivative of riboflavin consisting of a three-ring system (isoalloxazine) attached to an alcohol (ribitol); it acts as a coenzyme for a number of oxidative enzymes, including l-amino acid oxidase and cytochrome C reductase.

FMN

Abbreviation for flavin mononucleotide.

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FMN

abbr.

flavin mononucleotide

FMN

Abbreviation for flavin mononucleotide.

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FMN (flavin mononucleotide)

a COENZYME produced when RIBOFLAVIN is phosphorylated. It is necessary in the biosynthesis of fats.

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In whole blood, the concentrations of FAD and RF were correlated (r = 0.34; P = 0.007), the concentrations of FAD and FMN (r = 0.06; P = 0.63) and of RF and FNN (r = 0.09; P = 0.5) were not (see Fig.

Liquid chromatographic determination of [B.sub.2] vitamers in human plasma and whole blood

The aim of the present study was to determine whether concentrations of riboflavin, FMN, and FAD in EDTA plasma and erythrocytes reflect vitamin [B.sub.2] status in humans.

Riboflavin, flavin mononucleotide, and flavin adenine dinucleotide in human plasma and erythrocytes at baseline and after low-dose riboflavin supplementation

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Riboflavin is the precursor of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and FAD (11 ), which serve as cofactors for enzymes involved in the metabolism of vitamin B6, folate, and cobalamin (12-16).

Riboflavin as a determinant of plasma total homocysteine: effect modification by the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase C677T polymorphism

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