Thiamine Pyrophosphate

Also written as TPP.

Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) is a coenzyme derived from vitamin B1 (thiamine).

What our notes say

• Thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) is a coenzyme derived from vitamin B1 (thiamine). (Biochemistry End-of-Year 2013 (2) — Past Paper)
• (b) Thiamine (as thiamine pyrophosphate, TPP) is an essential cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase and α-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase (and transketolase). (Biochemistry End-of-Year 2014 (2) — Past Paper)

Study material on Thiamine Pyrophosphate

• Biochemistry End-of-Year 2014 (2)

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