Functions of important coenzymes and their precursors

Functions of important coenzymes and their precursors
    Coenzyme Short form (s) Chemical groups transferred Vitamin precursor
    Thiamine pyro-phosphate TPP Two carbon aldehydes Thiamine
    Flavin adenine dinucleotide FAD Electrons Riboflavin
    Flavin mono nucleotide Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide FMN, NAD Hydride ion Nicotinic acid
    Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate Coenzyme A Pyridoxal
    phosphate         		NADP,CoASH
    PP     		Acyl group
    Amino group     		Pantothenic acid
    Pyridoxal (Pyridoxamine)
    Coenzyme B 12 Cobamide Hydrogen atoms and alkyl groups Vitamin B 12
    Biocytin BCCP Carbon dioxide Biotin
    Tetrahydrofolate THF (FH4) One-carbon groups Folate
    Lipoamide - Electrons and acyl groups Lipoate

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