Influence of adrenalectomy on vitamin B6 status.
Adrenalectomy results in depletion of vitamin B6 stores. This depletion is rapid and significant in liver, as compared to brain. When the adrenalectomized rats are fed with excess vitamin B6 or injected with corticosterone, the normal vitamin levels are maintained. Thus, it is possible that adrenocortical hormones help in the retention of vitamin B6 in the body.
D000315:Adrenalectomy; D000818:Animals; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000378:metabolism; D003345:Corticosterone / Q000494:pharmacology; D004032:Diet; D008099:Liver / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D011736:Pyridoxine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000378:metabolism; D051381:Rats; D026681:Vitamin B 6 Deficiency / Q000209:etiology*
D011736:Pyridoxine; D003345:Corticosterone