Vitamin B(6) and Its Role in Cell Metabolism and Physiology.

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Parra M, Stahl S, Hellmann H

Vitamin B(6) and Its Role in Cell Metabolism and Physiology.

Cells. 2018 Jul 22;7(7). pii: cells7070084. doi: 10.3390/cells7070084.

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Abstract

Vitamin B(6) is one of the most central molecules in cells of living organisms. It is a critical co-factor for a diverse range of biochemical reactions that regulate basic cellular metabolism, which impact overall physiology. In the last several years, major progress has been accomplished on various aspects of vitamin B(6) biology. Consequently, this review goes beyond the classical role of vitamin B(6) as a cofactor to highlight new structural and regulatory information that further defines how the vitamin is synthesized and controlled in the cell. We also discuss broader applications of the vitamin related to human health, pathogen resistance, and abiotic stress tolerance. Overall, the information assembled shall provide helpful insight on top of what is currently known about the vitamin, along with addressing currently open questions in the field to highlight possible approaches vitamin B(6) research may take in the future.

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