Essential vitamin pathway

"Essential vitamin pathways" is not a specific molecule or receptor but rather refers to a collection of **metabolic and biochemical processes** in which essential vitamins act as cofactors or coenzymes for enzymes. These vitamins—including the B-complex group (such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folate, cobalamin), vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and others—are required for critical cellular functions such as energy production from carbohydrates/fats/proteins; DNA/RNA synthesis; neurotransmitter production; red blood cell formation; and immune defense[1][2][4][6]. Disruption of these pathways due to deficiency can lead to various diseases including anemia and neurological disorders[7]. "Essential vitamin pathway" is therefore not considered a therapeutic target like an enzyme or receptor but describes a broad class of biological processes dependent on adequate vitamin supply.

Other names

Vitamin metabolic pathwaysVitamin-dependent metabolic pathwaysVitamin cofactor pathways