6,7-Dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine
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6,7-Dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine is a precursor for riboflavin
. It is acted upon by riboflavin synthase
.
Riboflavin
Riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2 or additive E101, is an easily absorbed micronutrient with a key role in maintaining health in humans and animals. It is the central component of the cofactors FAD and FMN, and is therefore required by all flavoproteins. As such, vitamin B2 is required for a...
. It is acted upon by riboflavin synthase
Riboflavin synthase
Riboflavin synthase is an enzyme that catalyzes the final reaction of riboflavin biosynthesis: 6,7-dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine → riboflavin + 5-amino-6-ribitylamino-2,4-pyrimidinedione-Structure:...
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