thiamine pyrophosphate Synonyms
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thiamine pyrophosphate Meaning
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thiamine pyrophosphate (n)
a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle
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a coenzyme important in respiration in the Krebs cycle
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Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) acts as a cofactor in various enzymatic reactions, particularly those involving decarboxylation and condensation.
TPP is the active form of vitamin B1 (thiamine) and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism.
Deficiency of TPP can lead to the neurological disorder beriberi and other health problems.
TPP is synthesized in plants and bacteria but not in animals, which must obtain it from their diet.
