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What is the role of vitamin K1 in green leafy vegetables?
What is the role of vitamin K1 in green leafy vegetables?
How do bacteria in the gut flora contribute to vitamin K2 production?
How do bacteria in the gut flora contribute to vitamin K2 production?
Which form of vitamin K can reverse the anticoagulant activity of warfarin?
Which form of vitamin K can reverse the anticoagulant activity of warfarin?
Which vitamin is the key component in the molecular basis of photon sensing and vision?
Which vitamin is the key component in the molecular basis of photon sensing and vision?
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What is the potent RXR ligand derived from Vitamin A?
What is the potent RXR ligand derived from Vitamin A?
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What is the International Normalized Ratio (INR) used for in relation to vitamin K?
What is the International Normalized Ratio (INR) used for in relation to vitamin K?
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Which vitamin's teratogenicity is associated with Hox-homeobox gene activation in embryonic development?
Which vitamin's teratogenicity is associated with Hox-homeobox gene activation in embryonic development?
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What type of homologues of vitamin K2 are produced by bacterial conversion?
What type of homologues of vitamin K2 are produced by bacterial conversion?
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What is another name for vitamin K1?
What is another name for vitamin K1?
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Which component may be enzymatically converted to all-trans-retinal in the body?
Which component may be enzymatically converted to all-trans-retinal in the body?
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What may be esterified into retinyl esters and stored in the body?
What may be esterified into retinyl esters and stored in the body?
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Which drug's intended anticoagulant action can be reduced by supplemental vitamin K?
Which drug's intended anticoagulant action can be reduced by supplemental vitamin K?
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Which vitamin regulates transcription of over 500 retinoid-responsive genes?
Which vitamin regulates transcription of over 500 retinoid-responsive genes?
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In times of dietary retinoid insufficiency, what is hydrolyzed to retinol for delivery to peripheral tissues?
In times of dietary retinoid insufficiency, what is hydrolyzed to retinol for delivery to peripheral tissues?
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Which vitamin has a potential teratogenic effect due to oral megadoses and isomerization processes?
Which vitamin has a potential teratogenic effect due to oral megadoses and isomerization processes?
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What is the main cause of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia)?
What is the main cause of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia)?
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What is the primary function of intrinsic factor in the body?
What is the primary function of intrinsic factor in the body?
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How can pernicious anemia be treated effectively?
How can pernicious anemia be treated effectively?
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Which molecular term best refers to vitamin K?
Which molecular term best refers to vitamin K?
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What is the role of vitamin A in the body?
What is the role of vitamin A in the body?
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Which vitamin acts as an antagonist of anticoagulant medication?
Which vitamin acts as an antagonist of anticoagulant medication?
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What is the primary function of antifolates?
What is the primary function of antifolates?
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Which vitamin is involved in coenzyme function?
Which vitamin is involved in coenzyme function?
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Which vitamin functions as a hormone and nuclear receptor ligand?
Which vitamin functions as a hormone and nuclear receptor ligand?
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What is the purpose of Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)?
What is the purpose of Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL)?
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Which of the following is not a function of vitamins?
Which of the following is not a function of vitamins?
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Which vitamin is a provitamin?
Which vitamin is a provitamin?
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Which of the following best describes the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?
Which of the following best describes the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)?
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Which vitamin is not involved in the production of cofactors or coenzymes?
Which vitamin is not involved in the production of cofactors or coenzymes?
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Which vitamin is known for its role in blood clotting?
Which vitamin is known for its role in blood clotting?
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What is the primary function of multivitamins?
What is the primary function of multivitamins?
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What is the health benefit of vitamins generally follow?
What is the health benefit of vitamins generally follow?
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What can cause birth defects?
What can cause birth defects?
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What is the long-term use of betacarotene associated with?
What is the long-term use of betacarotene associated with?
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What is the molecular term that best refers to 'the solar vitamin'?
What is the molecular term that best refers to 'the solar vitamin'?
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What does cutaneous photochemistry result in?
What does cutaneous photochemistry result in?
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What does vitamin D-driven gene expression control?
What does vitamin D-driven gene expression control?
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What does retinoic acid get eliminated from the body?
What does retinoic acid get eliminated from the body?
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What is the Daily Tolerable Upper Intake Level of vitamins?
What is the Daily Tolerable Upper Intake Level of vitamins?
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Cutaneous photochemistry involves the conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to calcitriol.
Cutaneous photochemistry involves the conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to calcitriol.
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Retinol and retinoic acid are both forms of vitamin A.
Retinol and retinoic acid are both forms of vitamin A.
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Long-term use of betacarotene can reduce the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke.
Long-term use of betacarotene can reduce the risk of lung cancer in people who smoke.
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Vitamin K is an antagonist of anticoagulant medication.
Vitamin K is an antagonist of anticoagulant medication.
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Retinyl ester is catabolized and eliminated from the body when no longer needed.
Retinyl ester is catabolized and eliminated from the body when no longer needed.
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Study Notes
Vitamins Overview
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin/Nicotinic Acid) plays a crucial role in energy metabolism and DNA repair.
- Vitamin B6 is essential for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and hemoglobin formation.
- Vitamin K is important for blood clotting and bone health.
- Vitamin A supports vision, immune function, and cellular communication.
- Vitamin D is critical for calcium homeostasis and bone health.
Cofactors and Coenzymes
- Vitamins often function as cofactors or coenzymes, aiding enzymatic reactions in metabolic processes.
- They can also serve as hormone and nuclear receptor ligands, interacting with cellular signaling pathways.
Essential Dietary Factors
- Vitamins are essential for various physiological functions and must be obtained from the diet.
- Vitamins can also be taken as supplements or used as therapeutic drugs to address deficiencies or specific health conditions.
Nutritional Guidelines
- Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) indicates the daily intake level sufficient for 97.5% of healthy individuals.
- Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) identifies the maximum daily intake that poses no risk of adverse health effects for 97.5% of the population.
Vitamin Deficiencies and Toxicities
- Hypovitaminosis denotes vitamin deficiencies leading to conditions such as:
- Pellagra (B3 deficiency)
- Beriberi (B1 deficiency)
- Rickets (D3 deficiency)
- Pernicious anemia (B12 deficiency)
- Scurvy (C deficiency)
- Hypervitaminosis signifies toxicities resulting from excessive vitamin intake, particularly with fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K).
Dosage Response
- The health benefits of vitamins often follow a biphasic dose-response curve, with an optimal range and risks associated with both deficiency and excess.
- For example, excess vitamin A can cause birth defects, while long-term betacarotene use may increase lung cancer risk in smokers.
Folic Acid Functionality
- Folic acid (B9) acts as a cofactor in methylation processes crucial for DNA and RNA synthesis.
- Anti-folate drugs like methotrexate inhibit folic acid’s action, affecting cell division and nucleic acid synthesis.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Pernicious anemia arises from inadequate vitamin B12 absorption, typically due to intrinsic factor deficiency, which is autoimmune in nature.
- Treatment involves lifelong supplementation of cyanocobalamin to prevent deficiency symptoms.
Selected Vitamin Properties
- Vitamins categorized by function:
- Antioxidant: Vitamin C
- Solar receptor ligand: Vitamin D
- Component of the visual system: Vitamin A
- Naphthoquinone derivative: Vitamin K
- Anticoagulant antagonist: Vitamin K, particularly in relation to warfarin.
Retinoic Acid and Health
- Retinoic acid is a potent ligand for retinoid X receptors (RXR), essential for gene regulation and embryonic development.
- It possesses teratogenic potential; hence, caution is necessary with high doses during pregnancy.
- Vitamin A may be stored as retinyl esters, mobilized during periods of dietary insufficiency.
Conclusion on Vitamins
- Understanding the roles, requirements, and effects of vitamins is critical for maintaining health and preventing deficiencies or toxicities.
- Vitamins’ multifaceted roles imbue them with significant therapeutic potential against various health issues.
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