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Pyridoxal

Definition

Pyridoxal is a form of vitamin B6 that plays a crucial role in various metabolic processes within the body.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

Sense 1:

A chemically active form of vitamin B6, which acts as a coenzyme and is involved in the metabolism of amino acids and neurotransmitters.

Example sentence: The enzyme catalyzed the conversion of L-DOPA to dopamine by utilizing pyridoxal as a cofactor.

Sense 2:

A synthesized compound derived from pyridoxal, mainly used in various research studies to investigate its effects on certain physiological processes.

Example sentence: The study used pyridoxal derivatives to examine the impact of vitamin B6 on neuronal development.

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