noun
- Plural of pyridoxal; chemical compounds that are forms of vitamin B6, used in biochemical processes and enzyme reactions.
Usage: technical; chemistry/biochemistry
Examples
- Pyridoxals are essential cofactors in amino acid metabolism.
- The body converts pyridoxals into pyridoxal phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6.
- Researchers studied how pyridoxals function in neurotransmitter synthesis.
- Dietary sources provide pyridoxals that support nervous system health.
- Enzyme assays often require pyridoxals as cofactors for proper function.