pyridoxal phosphate

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pyridoxal

 [pir″ĭ-dok´sal]
a form of vitamin B6.
pyridoxal phosphate a major coenzyme involved in amino acid metabolism.
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Pyridoxal-phosphate is the active form but all the vitamers are readily interconverted in the body.
Vitamins B6, B12 and folate. (Continuing Education)

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