vitamin A

GPTKB entity

Statements (229)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkb:menaquinone
gptkb:vitamin_A
Nutrient
gptkbp:absorbedBy gptkb:small_intestine
gptkbp:absorptionEnhancedBy dietary fat
gptkbp:administeredBy injection
oral supplement
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:phylloquinone
gptkb:axerophthol
gptkb:retinol
gptkb:cholecalciferol
gptkbp:alternativeName Vitamin
Vitamin_B3
retinoid
vitamin
vitamin_D3
vitamin_E
vitamin_K
vitamin_K1
vitamin_K2
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
dietary supplements
gptkbp:approvedForUseBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode A11CA01
A11CC05
B02BA01
gptkbp:awardedNobelPrizeField Physiology or Medicine
gptkbp:awardedNobelPrizeYear 1943
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from plants
gut bacteria
7-dehydrocholesterol
gptkbp:cannotBeSynthesizedBy Human body (in sufficient quantities)
gptkbp:CASNumber 84-80-0 (K1)
68-26-8
67-97-0
84-80-0
11032-49-8 (MK-7)
gptkbp:category gptkb:vitamin_A
antioxidant
dietary supplement
nutritionist
over-the-counter medication
nutrients
fat-soluble vitamins
fat-soluble vitamin
coagulation factors
quinones
coenzymes
hormone precursor
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C31H46O2 (for K1)
C20H30O
C27H44O
C31H46O2
C46H64O2 (for MK-7)
gptkbp:class Fat-soluble vitamin
Water-soluble vitamin
gptkbp:coinedBy gptkb:Casimir_Funk
gptkbp:color yellow
gptkbp:contraindication gptkb:hypercalcemia
anticoagulants
sarcoidosis
gptkbp:deficiencyCauses gptkb:bone
gptkb:osteomalacia
gptkb:rickets
muscle weakness
bone pain
bleeding disorders
Diseases
immune deficiency
night blindness
xerophthalmia
arterial calcification
increased risk of bleeding
Health problems
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Adolf_Windaus
gptkb:Henrik_Dam
gptkb:Elmer_McCollum
gptkb:Dam_Henrik
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1913
1929
1936
Early 20th century
gptkbp:enemyOf gptkb:warfarin
gptkbp:etymology Vital amine
gptkbp:excessCauses gptkb:hypervitaminosis_A
Toxicity (in some cases)
gptkbp:excretion urine
bile
gptkbp:fatSoluble true
gptkbp:firstIsolatedFrom alfalfa
gptkbp:form vitamin D
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:meat
gptkb:cheese
gptkb:natto
broccoli
carrots
lettuce
sweet potatoes
dairy products
liver
egg yolk
kale
fortified foods
animal products
animal liver
fermented foods
green leafy vegetables
plant oils
fish liver oils
fermented soybeans
gptkbp:function cardiovascular health
blood clotting
bone metabolism
gptkbp:halfLife several days (MK-7)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label vitamin A
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Vitamin_C
gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkb:Vitamin_E
gptkb:Vitamin_B1
gptkb:Vitamin_K
gptkb:Vitamin_A
gptkb:Vitamin_B7
gptkb:Vitamin_B9
gptkb:Vitamin_B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B5
gptkbp:isAvailableAsSupplement true
gptkbp:isEssentialNutrient true
gptkbp:isMeasuredIn gptkb:International_Units_(IU)
micrograms (mcg)
gptkbp:IUPACName gptkb:2-methyl-3-phytyl-1,4-naphthoquinone_(K1)
gptkb:2-methyl-3-phytyl-1,4-naphthoquinone
gptkb:(2E,4E,6E,8E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)nona-2,4,6,8-tetraen-1-ol
gptkb:2-methyl-3-[(2E,6E,10E,14E,18E,22E,26E,30E,34E)-3,7,11,15,19,23,27,31,35,39-decamethyltetraconta-2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30,34,38-decaenyl]-1,4-naphthoquinone_(MK-10)
gptkbp:legalStatus OTC (over-the-counter)
gptkbp:meltingPoint 5-7°C
52°C (K1)
83–86 °C
gptkbp:MeSH_ID gptkb:D014801
D014807
gptkbp:metabolism gptkb:kidney
liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 450.7 g/mol (K1)
286.45 g/mol
450.7 g/mol
649.0 g/mol (MK-7)
gptkbp:namedFor gptkb:Henrik_Dam
gptkbp:nameOrigin 'Koagulation' (Danish for coagulation)
gptkbp:NobelPrizeYear gptkb:Henrik_Dam
gptkbp:notSynthesizedBy humans
gptkbp:obtainedFrom gptkb:food
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:menadione
gptkb:menaquinone
gptkb:phylloquinone
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:calcitriol
gptkb:beta-carotene
gptkb:calcifediol
gptkbp:producedBy gptkb:skin
exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) light
gptkbp:PubChem_CID gptkb:CHEBI:33721
445354
5280795
CHEBI:28940
gptkbp:recommendedDailyIntake 90-120 mcg for adults
not established
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EFSA
gptkb:coagulation_factors_II,_VII,_IX,_X
prothrombin synthesis
calcium deposition
calcium metabolism
phosphate metabolism
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:beta-carotene
gptkb:vitamin_D2
gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkb:vitamin_K3
gptkb:ergocalciferol
retinal
retinoic acid
retinyl ester
gptkbp:requires gptkb:DVD
cell growth
bone health
skin health
Human health
blood clotting
bone metabolism
immune system function
activation of matrix Gla-protein
activation of osteocalcin
Small amounts
gptkbp:role gamma-carboxylation of glutamic acid residues
gptkbp:sideEffect hypercalcemia (in overdose)
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
fat
soluble in organic solvents
fat-soluble
gptkbp:storage liver
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkb:menaquinone-4_(MK-4)
gptkb:menaquinone-7_(MK-7)
gptkb:menaquinone-9_(MK-9)
gptkbp:synthesisType gut bacteria
gptkbp:syntheticForm gptkb:menadione_(K3)
gptkbp:toxicity rare (except K3)
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:chylomicrons
gptkbp:type gptkb:vitamin_A
gptkb:vitamin_K3
gptkbp:UNII 81G40H8B0T
1C6V77QF41
gptkbp:usedAs dietary supplement
antidote for warfarin overdose
gptkbp:usedFor supporting eye health
treating vitamin A deficiency
antidote to warfarin
supporting immune function
treating vitamin K deficiency
treatment of osteoporosis
treatment of vitamin D deficiency
prevention of rickets
gptkbp:usedIn Dietary supplements
osteoporosis prevention
cardiovascular disease prevention
Fortified foods
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:milk
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3