Preferred Label : Riboflavin;
NCIt synonyms : Vitamin B2; Lactoflavin; Riboflavine; 6,7-Dimethyl-9-D-ribitylisoalloxazine;
NCIt definition : An essential human nutrient that is a heat-stable and water-soluble flavin belonging
to the vitamin B family. Riboflavin is a precursor of the coenzymes flavin mononucleotide
(FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). These coenzymes are of vital importance
in normal tissue respiration, pyridoxine activation, tryptophan to niacin conversion,
fat, carbohydrate, and protein metabolism, and glutathione reductase mediated detoxification.
Riboflavin may also be involved in maintaining erythrocyte integrity. This vitamin
is essential for healthy skin, nails, and hair.;
Alternative definition : CRCH: Water-soluble vitamin that is a coenzyme in numerous oxidation-reduction reactions.
(DRI); NCI-GLOSS: A nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts
to function and stay healthy. Riboflavin helps make red blood cells, helps some enzymes
work properly, and keeps skin, nails, and hair healthy. It is found in milk, eggs,
malted barley, organ meats, yeast, and leafy vegetables. Riboflavin is water-soluble
(can dissolve in water) and must be taken in every day. Not enough riboflavin can
cause anemia (a low number of red blood cells), mouth sores, and skin problems. Amounts
of riboflavin may be higher in the blood of patients with some types of cancer.;
UNII : TLM2976OFR;
InChIKey : AUNGANRZJHBGPY-SCRDCRAPSA-N;
CAS number : 83-88-5;
Unit used : mg;
Chemical formula : C17H20N4O6;
NSC code : 33298;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:17015;
Codes from synonyms : 02185; CDR0000556406; CDR0000629161; NSC0033298;
Origin ID : C808;
UMLS CUI : C0035527;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- vitamin B2 [Artificial nutrition thesaurus concept]
See also inter- (CISMeF)
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
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