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pyridoxal

pyridoxal

8.9
A form of vitamin B6 that helps the body use amino acids and starch
  • noun
  • /ˌpɪrɪˈdɒksəl/
  • Specialized
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  • pyridoxal is crucial for converting amino acids into energy in the body.

But all pyridoxal enzymes go through these three general steps.

Examples

  • OK, so let me just put down there's a pyridoxal phosphate enzyme that can deliver sulfide from cysteine, for example.

  • But all pyridoxal enzymes go through these three general steps.

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  • Health experts recommend getting enough pyridoxal to support brain function.

  • A diet rich in pyridoxal helps maintain proper metabolism and mood.

Surface Forms

pyridoxal singular
pyridoxals plural

Morphology

pyridoxal = pyridox + al

The form is built from specialized chemical combining elements (a non-standalone root 'pyridox' + the chemical suffix '-al'); this is technical morphology not transparently interpretable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Pyridoxal comes from two parts: pyrid- (from the chemical ring 'pyridine' found in many molecules) and -oxal (showing it is an oxygen-containing form). So, pyridoxal is a particular form of vitamin B6, which is why it helps the body process amino acids and starch.