A number of compounds,including neurotransmitters,are synthesized from amino acids via decarboxylations.The enzymes catalyzing these steps usually use _______ as a cofactor.

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Pyridoxal-5ꞌ-phosphate (PLP), which is derived from vitamin B6, is a cofactor for the enzymes that catalyze amino acid decarboxylations, including those involved in neurotransmitter synthesis.

A Number of Compounds,including Neurotransmitters,are Synthesized from Amino Acids Via