Uses
Pyridoxamine-5''-phosphate is a chromophore that plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of deoxysugars (e.g. 2-Deoxy-2-chloro-D-glucose [D232570]). Pyridoxamine-5''-phosphate is naturally found in rat liver.
Definition
ChEBI: A vitamin B6 phosphate that is the phosphoric ester derivative of pyridoxamine.
General Description
Pyridoxamine is a derivative of vitamin B
6. Pyridoxamine is a water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin B
6 derivatives contain a core pyridine ring. Pyridoxaminecontains an amino methyl group at pyridine′s 4′ position.
Biochem/physiol Actions
pK of pyridoxamine-5′-phosphate (pyridoxamine 5-phosphate, PAMP) in the singlet excited state has been evaluated by absorption and fluorescence spectral studies.
