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Is pyridoxine an essential nutrient for bone?

P Massé1, J P Vuilleumier, H Weiser

  • 1Department of Vitamin and Nutrition Research, F. Hoffmann-La Roche & Co., Ltd., Basle, Switzerland.

International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Vitamin- Und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal International De Vitaminologie Et De Nutrition
|January 1, 1988
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Vitamin B6 deficiency significantly lowers pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxal (PL) levels. This impacts aspartate aminotransferase (AspAT) activity and other metabolic markers, revealing crucial roles of vitamin B6 in biochemical pathways.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Nutritional Science
  • Metabolic Research

Background:

  • Vitamin B6, crucial for numerous enzymatic reactions, plays a vital role in amino acid metabolism.
  • Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) is the active coenzyme form of vitamin B6.
  • Understanding the biochemical consequences of vitamin B6 deficiency is essential for human health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the biochemical effects of a vitamin B6-deficient diet.
  • To quantify the impact of vitamin B6 deficiency on specific enzyme activities and metabolite levels.

Main Methods:

  • A controlled dietary study was conducted using a vitamin B6-deficient diet.
  • Plasma and erythrocyte samples were analyzed for levels of PLP, PL, and enzyme activities.
  • Plasma levels of alkaline phosphatase (AP), hydroxyproline (OH-Pro), and inorganic phosphate (Pi) were measured.

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Main Results:

  • Vitamin B6 deficiency drastically reduced plasma PLP and PL levels.
  • Aspartate aminotransferase (AspAT) activity decreased by 35% in plasma and 15% in erythrocytes.
  • Plasma AP and OH-Pro levels slightly decreased, while Pi levels slightly increased, with a negative correlation between plasma AP and PLP.

Conclusions:

  • Vitamin B6 deficiency significantly alters key metabolic markers and enzyme activities.
  • Reduced PLP and PL levels are indicative of impaired vitamin B6 status.
  • The study highlights the widespread metabolic impact of vitamin B6 deficiency.