Description
Riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for normal cell function, tissue respiration, and metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Vitamin B2 deficiency primarily manifests as damage to the skin and mucous membranes. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is a water-soluble biologically active substance that is a coenzyme of many vital redox enzymes and participates in the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. There are approximately 15 flavoproteins containing riboflavin in the form of flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD). Flavin enzymes oxidize various acids, inactivate highly toxic aldehydes and foreign isomers of amino acids, participate in the synthesis of coenzyme forms of vitamin B6 and folacin, maintain glutathione and hemoglobin in a reduced state, and metabolize tryptophan to niacin and retinol to retinoic acid. Vitamin B2 functions as a cofactor of glutathione reductase, increasing its activity. Riboflavin is necessary for the formation and maintenance of erythrocytes integrity, antibody synthesis, growth processes, and tissue respiration. Together with vitamin A, vitamin B2 ensures the integrity of mucous membranes. Riboflavin promotes the absorption of iron and vitamin B6 from food, relieves eye fatigue, and prevents the development of cataracts.
Period of execution
Within 5 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type