Thiamine facts for kids
Thiamine (or thiamin) is vitamin B1. It is a water-soluble vitamin of the B complex. Its phosphate derivatives take part in many cellular processes. Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) is a coenzyme in the catabolism of sugars and amino acids.
Lack of thiamine causes beriberi.
Images for kids
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A 3D representation of the TPP riboswitch with thiamine bound
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Takaki Kanehiro
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Gerrit Grijns
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Umetaro Suzuki
See also
In Spanish: Vitamina B1 para niños
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