Term Name: | pyridoxine metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | pyridoxine metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving pyridoxine, 2-methyl-3-hydroxy-4,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)pyridine, one of the vitamin B6 compounds. Pyridoxal, pyridoxamine and pyridoxine are collectively known as vitamin B6, and are efficiently converted to the biologically active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal phosphate. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0008614] QuickGO AmiGO |