Pyridoxal Phosphate

**Definition:** This is the active form of VITAMIN B 6 serving as a coenzyme for synthesis of amino acids, neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine), sphingolipids, aminolevulinic acid. During transamination of amino acids, pyridoxal phosphate is transiently converted into pyridoxamine phosphate (PYRIDOXAMINE).

**Tree numbers:** - D03.383.725.676.925.500.500 - D08.211.740

**Synonyms:** - Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate - Pyridoxal-P