Folate and Tetrahydrofolate Metabolism

The video tutorial explains the role of tetrahydrofolate and its derivatives in biosynthetic reactions. It covers how humans obtain folate from the diet and convert it into tetrahydrofolate in the liver. The tutorial details the conversion of tetrahydrofolate into various derivatives, highlighting the importance of methylenetetrahydrofolate in DNA synthesis and methyltetrahydrofolate in the SAM cycle. The significance of folate intake, especially during pregnancy, is emphasized due to its role in preventing neural tube defects.

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