Term Name: | pyridoxamine metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | pyridoxamine metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving 4-(aminomethyl)-5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylpyridin-3-ol, 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:0042818] QuickGO AmiGO |