Chemicals and Drugs

Riboflavin Synthase

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of riboflavin from two molecules of 6,7-dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine, utilizing a four-carbon fragment from one molecule which is transferred to the second molecule. EC 2.5.1.9.

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Abstract

An enzyme that catalyzes the formation of riboflavin from two molecules of 6,7-dimethyl-8-ribityllumazine, utilizing a four-carbon fragment from one molecule which is transferred to the second molecule. EC 2.5.1.9.

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  • Synthase, Riboflavin

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

91(75); was see under TRANSFERASES 1975-90

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  • Pteridines (1973-1974)
  • Transferases (1973-1974)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Riboflavin Synthase. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012258. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012258
  2. Riboflavin Synthase. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riboflavin_synthase
  3. Riboflavin Synthase. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7322387