Flashcards in Wk 1 High yield material Deck (7)
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PK variabilities
PK-M1: most tissues
PK-M2: embryonic tissue (lower activity)
PK-L: Liver
PK-R: Red blood cells
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NADH/NADPH precursor
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
also synthesized from Typ, but not sufficient for needs
3
Disease of niacin deficincy
Pallegra
DDD
Diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia
+
glossitis
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FADH2 precursor
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
milk, eggs, organ meats, legumes, mushrooms
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Riboflavin (Vit B2) deficiency
cheilosis
glossitis
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Functions of vitamin C
Cofactor for hydroxylases (proline-->hydroxyproline)
Neurotransmitter synthesis
Oxygen sensing
Nonenzymatic antioxidant
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